Research has shown that diabetic retinopathy may predict an increase risk of heart failure. People with diabetes commonly suffer from an eye condition known as retinopathy. In people suffering … [Read more...]
Fighting Eye Disease and Cancer with Carrots
April 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Eye disease such as macular degeneration adn the risks associated with certain cancers can be reduced eating carrots. We have all heard our mother tellus "Eat your carrots, they are good for your … [Read more...]
Lucentis Treatment for Wet Macular Degeneration – The UK and Canada
April 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The debate over Lucentis as a treatment for wet macular degeneration is continuing in both the United Kingdom and in Canada. Both Canada and the UK have publicly funded health care systems and with … [Read more...]
Off-Label Avastin Treatment for Macular Degeneration
April 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Avastin, or bevacizumab, has become a popular off-label treatment for wet macular degeneration. Approved as a colon cancer drug, Avastin has shown to be as effective a treatment for macular … [Read more...]
Lucentis Coverage in Ontario and Quebec, Canada
April 16, 2008 By 4 Comments
The macular degeneration drug Lucentis has coverage for funding in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. Shortly after the July 30, 2007 Notice of Compliance issued by Health Canada to Novartis Ophthalmics, … [Read more...]
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