According to a study published in the Survey Of Ophthmalogy, cataract surgery is directly related to the progression of age related macular degeneration (AMD). The study reviewed previous published … [Read more...]
Cataract Surgery Increases Risk of Macular Degeneration Progression
July 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Protect Your Eyes from the Sun
July 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
With summer in full swing right now, people are concerned with protecting their skin from sun damage, applying sunscreen to protect their skin from UV rays. However most people forget that their … [Read more...]
Myopic Macular Degeneration Worsens with Age
July 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Posterior staphyloma is a protrusion of the posterior shell of the eyeball, and is considered to be a hallmark lesion of pathologic myopia. The development of a staphyloma is accompanies by a … [Read more...]
Genetic Testing for Macular Degeneration
July 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
ArcticDX Inc has announced that it will begin offering the first genetic testing service for macular degeneration (AMD) in 2008. ArticDX has made this announcment after completing the licensing … [Read more...]
Protein Discovered Protects From Macular Degeneration
July 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Scientists have identified a protein responsible for transporting nutrients such as Lutein and Zeaxanthin to the eye, and believe that these nutrients protect against macular degeneration. Light … [Read more...]
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