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Five Crucial Facts About Glaucoma

In a New York Times interview with Dr. Stuart McKinnon, associate professor of ophthalmology and neurobiology at the Duke University School of Medicine, Dr. McKinnon presented five crucial facts about glaucoma. Irreversible damage to the optic nerve of the eye occurs long before symptoms are detected. This means it’s vital…
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Mini-Strokes May Cause Vision Loss for Those with Normal Tension Glaucoma

A study of people who suffer the mini-strokes called silent cerebral infarcts could help explain the medical mystery of normal-tension glaucoma, Hong Kong ophthalmologists report. The Hong Kong study of 286 people with normal-tension glaucoma found a high incidence of silent cerebral infarcts among those whose loss of vision progressed…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Macular Degeneration Prevention

Animal Testing: Fatty Acids & AMD A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids has been found to protect against a variety of diseases including atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. Retrospective studies have suggested that diets high in fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids may also contribute to protection against age-related macular…
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Eat Fish to Fight Macular Degeneration

A new study provides further evidence that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A NIH-funded study group led by Dr. Chi-Chao Chan at the National Eye Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, examined the effect of omega-3 fatty acids on a mouse…
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High Intake of Whole Grains Reduces Risk of Hypertension

A new study shows increased intake of whole grains and bran is associated with a significant reduction in the incidence of hypertension in men. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reviewed data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study involving 31,684 healthy men aged 40 to 75…
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Bilberry: Macular Degeneration & Cataracts

European Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) Bilberry is one of the anti-oxidant rich fruits which are commonly recommended for vision conditions as well as being helpful for many other health conditions. It's a common component in many nutritional formulations intending for vision. There has been preliminary evidence that bilberries may help inhibit…
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Macular Degeneration and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The leading cause of blindness in people over 60 is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A recent Australian study called the Blue Mountain Eye Study examined about 2500 participants over a 5 and 10 year period. The study found that reducing trans-fats and increasing consumption of fish, nuts, olive oil and…
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Are the fruits and vegetables you eat contaminated with pesticides?

Individuals can lower their pesticide exposure by almost 80% by avoiding the top twelve most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated instead. Consumption of the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables will expose a person to about 10 pesticides per day, on average, compared with less than…
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AREDS Plus Omega-3 for Macular Degeneration (AMD)

A compilation study from Tufts University, University of Wisconsin, and the EMMES Corporation researched the effects of taking the AREDS supplement plus omega-3 and reducing dGI (dietary glycemic index) on AMD (age-related macular degeneration). dGI is a numerical index given to a carbohydrate-rich food that is based on the average…
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GLA Improves Comfort in Contact Lens-Related Dry Eye

A dry eye study, shows that a group using GLA showed a significant improvement in the specific symptom of "dryness" at 3 and 6 months (p <0.01) as well as significant improvement in overall lens comfort at 6 months (p<0.01). Tear meniscus height was increased in the GLA group at…
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