Uveitis means “inflammation of the uvea,” an inner layer of the eye, that can result in severe and permanent vision loss. In addition, uveitis can lead to other ocular complications including glaucoma, cataracts, or retinal damage all of which can severely damage the eyes. Early detection and treatment is necessary to reduce the risk of permanent vision loss.
A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology examines cases of the condition in children. The study found that the younger a child is when he develops the disease, the more likely he is to have complications.
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Glaucoma’s progress can be slowed as the result of taking the antioxidants vitamin E and N-acetyl cysteine.
A study published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science describes how reducing or reversing oxidation within the eyes may lead to the healing of the trabecular meshwork or outflow pathway in glaucoma patients. As the name suggests, antioxidants (like vitamin C and N-acetyl cysteine, which is found in eggs) combat the natural process of oxidization.
According to the study, the free radicals that result from the oxidation process lead to the destruction of the trabecular meshwork, which can lead to increased ocular pressure and glaucoma. (Issue: 49:1447-58, 2008)
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There seems to be a common misconception out there that material written in bold font will be easier to remember
New research actually finds that heavy typeface doesn’t help people retain material. Instead, researchers find that unusual or difficult to read fonts actually help increase the likelihood that you will remember what you read.
A study published in the journal Cognition found that trial participants who studied material in the familiar and easy to read 16-point Arial font only retained about 73% of the facts when tested later. The rest of the group that read the material in 12-point Comic Sans MS or 12-point Bodoni MT remembered 85.5% of the things they read.
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Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially blinding condition that affects almost 5% of diabetics. Peer reviewed scientific research has found that the following nutritional supplements may help people who are concerned about diabetic retinopathy and diabetes in general.
Chromium: 73% of type I and II diabetics who took chromium supplements reduced their requirement for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. Taking chromium and niacin together reduced fasting blood sugar levels and improved glucose tolerance.
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Should researchers start to think about the role that the immune system plays in type 2 diabetes?
Scientists publishing in the journal Nature Medicine looked at why some obese people develop diabetes while others who are markedly overweight are not affected by the disease.
Researchers have linked the onset of diabetes to inflammation, which involves the immune system. “The researchers have identified immune system antibodies in people who are obese and insulin-resistant that aren’t present in people who are obese without insulin resistance,” says the source of this post, HealthFinder.gov.
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Probiotics may be the key to relief for the 2-3% of women who suffer from chronic urinary tract infections.
A new study appearing in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases finds that a depletion of vaginal bacteria can be linked to these frequent UTIs. Taking this finding into account, researchers examined the results of treating women with probiotics, sources of “good” bacteria that can help restore internal balance.
In a 10 week trial of 100 women treated with either the Lactobacillus crispatus probiotic or a placebo, 7 women receiving the probiotic had a UTI compared to 13 women receiving the placebo. Source: HealthFinder.gov
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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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