The implantation of a blue light-filtering intraocular lens (IOL) may prevent the onset and progression of age-related macular degeneration according to investigators in a newly released … [Read more...]
Blue Light-filtering IOL may Prevent Onset and Progression of Macular Degeneration
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Early Detection and Prevention of Macular Degeneration
July 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
Investigators at the University of North Carolina and University of Kentucky have identified a new target allowing for the early detection and early treatment of macular degeneration. With macular … [Read more...]
Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Macular Degeneration
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The risk of developing macular degeneration has been showed to be decreased through vigorous physical activity such as running. In a study published in the journal of Investigative Ophthalmology and … [Read more...]
Antioxidants May Prevent Macular Degeneration
October 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry shows that an antioxidant rich diet can help protect against eye disease such as macular degeneration. Macular degeneration, the leading … [Read more...]
Antioxidants Prevent Blindness in Aging Population
August 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Macular degeneration is a degenerative eye disease that attacks the macula, that part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. Researchers at Brigham Young and Weill Medical College of … [Read more...]
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