Eye vitamins and good nutrition can help the retina
Nutrition and macular disease progression closely linked. Eye vitamins can help Several studies have indicated a strong link between nutrition and the development of macular degeneration. Carefully controlled studies have demonstrated that people with . . .
Obesity and vision are directly linked
Vision quality is directly linked to obesity Obesity is a serious growing public health problem. In the United States, obesity has doubled in adults and overweight prevalence has tripled in children and adolescents since 1980. . . .
New success data on Lucentis treatment
Newly released results from the Lucentis treatment studies show just how successful the macular degeneration drug is. The latest, two-year information from the Lucentis treatment studies revealed positive new findings about the success of the . . .
Hypoglycemia and vision loss are linked
Lab mice demonstrate eye cell damage after sustained hypoglycemia A study conducted by State University of New York Upstate Medical University, demonstrated that chronic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can lead to vision loss. Chronic low . . .
AMD gene found to play role in macular degeneration development
There is a significant association between advanced AMD and a variant of the LIPC gene - AMD gene? "the finding could lead to insights regarding (AMD) disease progression" In May, 2010, at a Fort Lauderdale, . . .
Omega-3 fish oils help the retina
Omega-3 acids can decrease the risk of retinal diseases Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil have been found to play an important role in protecting cells in the retina from degenerative diseases like retinitis pigmentosa . . .
Financial Aid For Eye Care
Many state and national resources regularly provide aid to people with vision problems. The National Eye Institute, which supports eye care research, does not help individuals pay for eye care. However, if you are in . . .
Diabetes Management Tampa Bay for better vision
Diabetes management is recommended for long-term preservation of sight Nearly everyone has a friend or loved one affected by Diabetes and is aware of some of the serious consequences the disease may cause. At a . . .
Loss of vision is costly to the American taxpayers
Due to loss of vision, American taxpayers paid over $2 billion per year in non eye-related medical costs. Vision robbing diseases like Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy are not just physically and emotionally costly . . .
