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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Fight Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration

image via www.research.gov A new study further supports what we know about how beneficial omega-3 fatty acids can be, particularly in the prevention of diabetic retinopathy. This new study, performed at Children's Hospital Boston, describes how these "good fats" most commonly found in fish oil actually…
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Blood Pressure Medication Administered After Stroke Can Harm Patients

Blood pressure medicines and stroke victims don't mix, says a new study out of Norway. The study, published in The Lancet, describes how the administration of blood pressure medication to people who have just had a stroke who also have high blood pressure will offer them no benefit and may…
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Advances in Retinal Implants May Help Macular Degeneration Patients

Scientists are developing new technologies that will make retinal implants better.  When diseases like macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa become so advanced, some people may choose to turn to surgically implanted artificial retinal devices. Existing technology has made it possible for a signal sent from a video camera attached to…
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Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Linked to Dry Eyes and Lung Problems

Do you have a fireplace or a wood stove that helps keep you cozy this winter?  A new study published in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology describes how indoor air pollution caused by wood smoke have been linked to various lung problems. Researchers describe how inhaling wood smoke particulate…
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Increased Eye Pressure Noted in Musicians

Glaucoma can be associated with increased pressure in the eyes (though not always - one can have glaucoma without elevated intraocular pressure and vice versa). A team of Scottish and German scientists have found that people who play brass and woodwind instruments can experience elevated eye pressure, a condition that…
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Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy Linked to Oxidative Stress

  Fuchs dystrophy is a slowly progressing disease that occurs when endothelial cells gradually deteriorate without any apparent reason.  Eventually, it causes the cornea to swell and makes vision distorted. A study published in The American Journal of Pathology indicates that oxidative stress plays a part in the onset of…
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Eggs Provide Nutrients and Ward Off Eye Disease

A new study further supports the benefits of eating eggs.

Michigan State University researchers sought to determine how eggs might be part of a healthy diet and also determine the impact egg consumption may have on cholesterol.  Egg eaters showed higher levels of such vital nutrients as vitamins B12, A, E, and C.  The study does remind us to enjoy eggs in moderation – four eggs per week is optimal.  Eating more than four eggs per week can lead to increased cholesterol.

Source: maculardegenerationassociation.org

Eating eggs can also help prevent a number of eye conditions including macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma.
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Eye Exams For Children

Children need eye exams too, and, according to a new paper published in Pediatrics it is important that they get checked before they start school.  The US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines recommend that kids visit an eye doctor at least once between ages 3 and 5.  There is some…
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Acupuncture Relieves Depression, Allergies, Eye Disease

image by Kyle Hunter Depression often emerges in post-menopausal women, but a new study out of Norway shows that many women find relief through regular acupuncture sessions. Previous research found a connection between the occurrence of hot flashes and the emergence of depression, so this study…
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Heart Health Depends on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: New Study

There's even more science to back up the claim that eating fruits and vegetables will help you fight heart disease. The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition has published a paper on heart health.  Researchers indicate that those who eat at least 8 servings of fruits and vegetables each…
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