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Category Archives: Eye and Ear
Harvard Study – Vitamin B, Folic Acid Linked to Lower Risk of Eye Disease
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe irreversible vision loss in older Americans. An estimated 1.75 million individuals in the United States have advanced AMD (ie, geographic atrophy and neovascular AMD), which accounts for most cases of … Continue reading
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Vitamin C and E Supplements Lower Diabetic Retinopathy Risk
Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness. It occurs when diabetes damages tiny blood vessels inside the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye). There may be an association between the use of vitamin C and … Continue reading
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Decreased antioxidant levels increase risk of age-related macular degeneration with exposure to sunlight
The journal Archives of Ophthalmology recently reported that having reduced plasma antioxidant levels and increased exposure to sunlight increases the risk of neovascular, or advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In a recent study (titled the European Eye Study), over 4,400 … Continue reading
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Lutein and zeaxanthin may improve visual performance and reduce the effects of glare
The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are most commonly linked to protection from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In a new study conducted at the University of Georgia, lutein and zeaxanthin were found to reduce the harmful effects of glare on a … Continue reading
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Oily fish intake and dietary omega-3s may improve eye health
According to new research, eating one portion per week of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by over 50 percent. Fish intake, the major source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic … Continue reading
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