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New Study Suggests Role of High Cholesterol in Macular Degeneration Risk

A 2010 study shows that cholesterol biosynthesis could be involved in age-related macular degeneration, and supports data from other studies that have indicated a role for cholesterol in the pathology that leads to a major cause of visual impairment. Until more is known, people should strive to live a healthy…
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Added sugar can increase heart attack risk

Sugar which is being added in greater amounts and with greater frequency than ever before by food manufacturers in almost all processed foods and beverages appears to raise the risk of heart disease. Researchers took a close look at data on nutritional intake and levels of fat in the blood…
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Contact Lens May Offer Improved Glaucoma Treatment

A vitamin E packed contact lens has the potential of preserving the vision of people being treated for glaucoma. While the contact lens can't repair damage that has been done, it can prevent any further decline in vision. Typically open angle glaucoma is treated with eyedrops. The new contact lenses would…
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Lutein & Vitamin A Helps Retinitis Pigmentosa

A new randomized, double-blind, control trial suggests that taking12 mg supplemental lutein daily along with 15,000 IU vitamin A may slow damage to mid-peripheral vision that arises from retinitis pigmentosa. The research suggests that 20 additional years of better mid-peripheral vision can be expected for patients who are 40 who take…
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Sjogren’s Syndrome Often Mis-Diagnosed

Half of patients with Sjogren's had experienced very common symptoms for 3 or more years before they finally received an accurate diagnosis. These common symptoms include dry mouth or dry eye syndrome. The reason may be that these symptoms are quite similar to other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis,…
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Walnuts slow prostate cancer growth

A 2010 study indicates that mice who have cancer of the prostate benefit from increased nuts in their diet. Researchers are doing follow-up studies to see whether the benefit may extend to men. Most nuts in reasonable amounts can benefit the heart. But among walnuts’ special attributes were their ability…
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Tricor doesn’t reduce diabetics’ heart risk

A 2010 study reports that Tricor (Fenofibrate) which has been taken by adult-onset diabetics in order to prevent heart attacks, strokes and deaths offers no benefit. The product lowers triglycerides and raises good cholesterol, apparently lowering heart risk. But it failed to reduce a combination of strokes, heart attacks and…
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Green Tea May Help Protect Vision for Those with Glaucoma and Other Eye Conditions

Substances found in green tea work their way into the tissues of the eye and could protect against common eye diseases like glaucoma, researchers say. The findings, published in the current issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, suggest that the substances, known as catechins, are absorbed by…
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Procyanidins Benefit Microcirculation in Early Diabetic Retinopathy

A 2010 study suggests that pine bark extract (containing procyanidins) may be helpful to diabetics who have early diabetic retinopathy through improved retinal blood flow and lowering swelling edema. About 40-50% of Americans who have been diagnosed with diabetes already have some stage of diabetic retinopathy, according to NIH. Learn…
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Zeaxanthin Can Reduce Chances of Macular Degeneration by 79%

In 2006 research patients with high levels of zeaxanthin in their blood plasma had a 93% lower risk of macular degeneration. Similarly, patients with high total zeaxanthin in lutein in their blood plasma had 79% reduced risk of macular degeneration compared with patients with low total lutein and zeaxanthin in…
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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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