A vision test has been developed that may detect macular degeneration before any symptoms of the eye disease develop. Researchers at Australia’s Queensland University of Technology have developed … [Read more...]
Stem Cell Research may Lead to Macular Degeneration Treatment
April 27, 2011 By 5 Comments
People suffering from the eye disease Macular Degeneration may benefit from new stem cell research. Researchers have managed to “grow” the retinal portion of the human eye using stem … [Read more...]
Enzyme Deficiency Linked to Macular Degeneration
February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An enzyme deficiency has been linked to macular degeneration. In recent research conducted by the University of Kentucky, a deficiency in the enzyme DICER-1 was shown it could lead to macular … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Prevent Macular Degeneration
January 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Omega-3 fatty acids may hold the key in protecting the eye against macular degeneration. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), macular degeneration causes damage to the … [Read more...]
Lesions that Cause Macular Degeneration May Be Preventable
January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
People who suffer from macular degeneration may benefit from early treatment for the eye disease according to a study published by researchers at Ladspitali University Hospital and the University of … [Read more...]
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