Category Archives: Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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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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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Fish and Vitamin D Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Macular Degeneration

Two studies published in the May 2007 Archives of Ophthalmology have shown that vitamin D and the omega-3 fatty acids from fish may help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is … Continue reading

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