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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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New device allows the blind to ‘see’ with their tongues

Fascinating work being done at Dr. William Seiple at Lighthouse International in New York City. This device uses a patch that sits on the tongue, and vibrates in different ways depending on what the camera mounted on the glasses picks up. With training, one can "teach" the brain to pick…
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New Macular Degeneration Research: Scientists Grow New Retinal Cells

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have successfully grown light-sensing retinal cells from human skin cells. The ability to grow retinal cells may someday be used to treat degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa by enabling doctors to repair damage to the retina with new cells…
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Pesticide Use Linked to Retinal Degeneration

Scientists have found an association between fungicide use and retinal degeneration in the wives of farmers who are pesticide applicators. Researchers had already found an association with retinal degeneration among the farmers themselves in the Agricultural Health Study, a large study of farm families from Iowa and North Carolina. Researchers…
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Phone: 845.475.4158

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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