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The Molecular Beginnings of Age-Related Macular DegenerationResearchers at University College London say they have gleaned a key insight into the molecular beginnings of age-related macular degeneration, the No. 1 cause of vision loss in the elderly, by determining how two... |
Even After Age 80, Smoking Increases Risk for Macular DegenerationA study finds that even after age 80, smoking continues to increase one's risk for age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in Americans over 65. "The take-home message is that it's never... |
Eye Floaters Linked to Increased Risk of Retinal TearSuddenly seeing floaters or flashes of light may indicate a serious eye problem that, if untreated, could lead to blindness, a study shows. Researchers have discovered that one in seven patients with this symptom... |
Engineers Design Retinal Implant That Could Help Restore Some VisionMassachusetts Institute of Technology engineers have designed a retinal implant for people who have lost their vision from retinitis pigmentosa or age-related macular degeneration, two of the leading causes of blindness. The retinal prosthesis... |
More Evidence of Omega 3 Rich Diet Benefit for Macular DegenerationA mouse study adds to the evidence that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids could help prevent age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration, loss of vision in the center of the visual field... |
Smoking Strong Predictor for Age Related Macular DegenerationLike many diseases, causes for age-related macular degeneration can be categorized as either "nature" or "nurture". Researchers think these factors, when used in the proper model, can be strong predictors of the disease. Age-related... |
Antioxidant Supplement Could Help Slow Macular DegenerationQueen's University Belfast academics have helped develop an antioxidant supplement which could slow down sight loss in elderly people. A five-year research program has found that the supplement could help those affected by age-related... |
Omega-3s Could Protect Against Progression of Macular DegenerationResearchers report that omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as tuna and salmon could protect against progression of age-related macular degeneration, but the benefits appear to depend on the stage of disease... |
Fish, Nuts and Olive Oil for Reduced Risk of Macular DegenerationAccording to two reports in the Archives of Ophthalmology, regularly eating fish, nuts, olive oil and other foods containing omega-three fatty acids and avoiding trans fats appears to be associated with a lower risk... |
Combined Dietary Factors Reduce Macular Degeneration RiskA diet that includes key nutrients and low-glycemic index foods is likely to reduce risks for age-related macular degeneration, according to the first study to analyze these factors in combination. Earlier studies had revealed... |
Vitamin Therapy is Effective Method of Delaying Macular DegenerationWith an annual cost of approximately $100 per patient, vitamin therapy is a cost-effective method of delaying macular degeneration progression, but research indicates it is not widely used among patients with early-stage disease. Age-related... |
3-D Images of Eyes Developed to Reveal Details of Macular DegenerationTo get a better look at the abnormalities that cause age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in Americans and Europeans over 50, researchers have created ultra-detailed 3-D images of the eyes... |
The Underlying Neural Mechanism in Macular DegenerationIn macular degeneration, the most common form of adult blindness, patients progressively lose vision in the center of their visual field, thereby depriving the corresponding part of the visual cortex of input. Previously, researchers... |
Cells of the Retina Imaged for the First TimeA nearly invisible layer of "dark cells" in the retina that is responsible for maintaining the health of the light-sensing cells in our eyes, and that could help doctors identify the onset of many... |
Vitamin Combination may Decrease Risk of Macular Degeneration in WomenAccording to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, taking a combination of vitamins B6 and B12 and folic acid appears to decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration in women. Age-related macular... |
Vigorous Exercise May Help Prevent Cataracts and Macular DegenerationVigorous exercise may help prevent vision loss, according to a pair of studies from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The studies tracked approximately 31,000 runners for more than seven years,... |
Contact Lenses Increase the Risk of InfectionContact lenses increase the risk of infection with pathogenic protozoa that can cause blindness. New research, published in the November issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology, shows that a high percentage of contact lens... |
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