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Computerized Glasses Help Vision-Impaired

An Ottawa company is developing computerized glasses to help those with severe visual impairments maximize the vision they have left. The glasses, which look like an oversize pair of sunglasses, have a high-resolution camera on the outside and tiny LCD screens on the inside that project images to the wearer's…
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Vitamin E supplementation may slow Alzheimer’s disease

An analysis of "real-world" clinical data indicates that vitamin E, and drugs that reduce generalized inflammation, may slow the decline of mental and physical abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) over the long term. Dr. Alireza Atri, at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the VA Bedford Medical Center, and Harvard Medical School,…
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High-Risk Glaucoma Patients: Risk Factors

Damage to Hemifields Scientists have determined that glaucoma patients who have damage to both hemifields (half of the visual field) of their eye will experience more rapid progression of the disease than patients who have damage to a single hemifield. The study, published in the September 2009 journal Archives of…
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Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Vitamin E Reduce Risk of Cataracts

An observational 10-year study of more than 35,000 middle-aged U.S. women observed the women's use of dietary supplements and occurrence of cataracts.* The study found significant evidence that women who got more lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E were less likely to develop cataracts than women who are lacking intake of…
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Does Your Back-to-School Checklist Include a Vision Screening?

Your child’s academic success depends on good vision. The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, estimates that only one in three preschoolers receives vision screening. NEI also estimates that: 300,000 to 750,000 children aged 3 to 5 have amblyopia (lazy eye) 450,000 to 600,000 have…
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Acupuncture and Headache Treatment

Temples: Gall-Bladder Meridian (Liver-Yang, Liver-Fire or Liver-Wind Rising) Behind the Eyes: Liver Meridian (Liver Blood Deficiency, Liver Yang Rising) Forehead: Stomach Meridian (Stomach Deficiency or Stomach-Heat) Back of Head (Occipital): Bladder Meridian (Kidney Deficiency or Damp-Heat in the Bladder) or External Wind Two separate systematic reviews by Cochrane Researchers show…
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Supplementing with Red Rice Yeast Can Lower “Bad” Cholesterol

By some estimates, as many as 10% of people who take cholesterol-lowering statins experience troubling muscle pain, and many stop taking the drugs because of it. Now a new study suggests that a dietary supplement sold in nutrition centers and grocery stores may be a useful alternative to statins for…
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Meso-zeaxanthin and Macular Degeneration Prevention

A supplement of meso-zeaxanthin may bolster macular pigment optical density (MPOD), according to researchers from Florida International University (Nutr Metab . 2007;4:12) (DOI:10.1186/1743-7075-4-12). Lutein and zeaxanthin have been the primary focus of research trials exploring how the xanthophyll carotenoids can support macular pigment and possibly prevent onset of age-related macular…
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Studies Show Relationship of Blood Pressure and Glaucoma

Glaucoma may continue to progress after the reduction of IOP to targeted levels. Research is providing increasing support for the idea that vascular risk factors may be the cause. Several population-based studies have suggested that low diastolic perfusion pressure is associated with an increased incidence of open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Perfusion…
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Stop the Spread of Germs in School to Limit Colds and Flu

Now that children are headed back to school, it’s time to brush up on the best ways to avoid seasonal flu and other illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published information on its web site to help parents keep their children healthy. First, the facts: Approximately…
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NaturalEyeCare™ started in 1999 to help the public and professionals learn about complementary care in eye disease treatment.

The information and recommendations we offer are based on over 30 years of peer review research and personal clinical experience which guides us in providing a valuable resource to our readers, customers and patients regarding maintaining healthy vision naturally.

We believe that vision health is intimately connected to overall mental, physical and spiritual health. Therefore we encourage people to look at their overall lifestyle and diet as part of keeping healthy vision and reducing the risk of eye disease onset. This includes diet, regular exercise, and management of daily stress. If one has health issues such as high blood pressure, a thyroid imbalance, any autoimmune disease and/or are on medication(s), these possible contributions to eye disease should considered when working with your health care professional.

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