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 Eating Fish May Be Good for Your Eyes
June 20, 2008
Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of unsaturated fatty acids commonly found in fish oil and certain plant or nut oils Over the past several years, a number have studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with known heart disease. However, this benefit is controversial because other studies have failed to show a significant protective effect against cardiovascular disease.
To See or Not to See - Vitamin E
May 16, 2008
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye which causes clouded vision. Most cataracts are age-related, and about half of Americans over the age of 65 have some evidence of clouding of the lens.
Migraine's Hidden Brain Benefit
May 6, 2007
Migraine is a miserable and pervasive disease that can disrupt the working and leisure life of many people. So it's good to hear that there is a slight health benefit to migraine. Apparently, migraineurs have a lower risk of developing cognitive decline than people unaffected by the disease. People with migraine have more depression, anxiety, seizures and stroke than non-migraineurs, so it's only fair they have some benefit.
Herpes virus invades the cornea in an unusual way
October 13, 2006
New research shows how the herpes virus invades the cornea, causing blindness.
Cataract surgery could eliminate reading glasses
September 25, 2006
Cataract surgery is a new option for people with presbyopia, the long-sightedness that develops in middle age.
Over one third of people suffer ear pain during air travel
August 8, 2006
Ear pain is a common problem during air travel according to a new survey, but a few simple tips can help overcome it.
A patient tells of his hopes for Lucentis, a new treatment for age-related macular degeneration
July 31, 2006
Lucentis, a recently approved drug, may restore vision to those with wet age-related macular degeneration
Contact lens can lead to fungal infections
July 11, 2006
Researchers are reporting an outbreak of a fungal infection of the cornea among soft contact lens wearers in Singapore.
Smoking increases risk of vision problem
July 11, 2006
People who smoke are more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration while those who eat fish have a reduced risk.
Obesity surgery could impair your eyesight
June 21, 2006
Vitamin A deficiency and poor eyesight may be a consequence of intestinal surgery, according to a new study.
Non-hispanic blacks have the best hearing in the US
June 20, 2006
A survey shows ethnic differences in hearing, but not much national change over 35 years.
Cure for presbyopia?
June 7, 2006
You may be able to abandon your reading glasses, if new research comes to fruition.
A new report suggests that nearly 14 million people in the US have impaired vision
May 15, 2006
Problems with eyesight are common, but most can be corrected by wearing glasses.
Surgeries for near-sightedness compared
April 24, 2006
There is little to choose between the two main methods for correcting short sight with a laser.
Tinnitus link to cognitive problems
March 21, 2006
People with moderate to severe tinnitus do less well on memory and attention tests than those without tinnitus, according to a new study.
Genes play important role in macular degeneration
March 13, 2006
A new study shows genetic influences are relevant to three out of four cases of age-related macular degeneration.
Glaucoma toll will reach 80 million by 2020
February 20, 2006
Vision experts warn that glaucoma is on the increase, particularly in developing countries.
A high antioxidant diet can protect the eyes
January 3, 2006
A diet high in beta carotene, vitamins C and E and zinc is linked with a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Passive smoking doubles risk of eye disease
December 20, 2005
A new study shows that both smokers and their non-smoking partners have an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Hearing loss may affect memory
August 18, 2005
A study suggests that hearing loss may lead to difficulties in remembering spoken language.
Cosmic radiation increases cataract risk in pilots
August 11, 2005
Cumulative exposure to cosmic radiation increases the risk of a certain type of cataract among airline pilots.
Many glaucoma patients don't take medication properly
May 11, 2005
A study suggests that nearly half of patients on medication for glaucoma don't actually take their medication correctly.
Smoking doubles risk of age-related macular degeneration
April 25, 2005
People who smoke are twice as likely to have age-related macular degeneration as non-smokers.
Genetics important in age-related macular degeneration
March 17, 2005
A new study suggests that genetics could play an important role in the leading cause of blindness in older adults.
Self-management training helps those with eye condition
January 13, 2005
Patients following a self-management program for age-related macular degeneration were less likely to become depressed, according to a study.
New drug helps in age-related macular degeneration
January 5, 2005
Vision loss can be reduced in 'wet' age-related macular degeneration with a new drug.
New technology helps patients after glaucoma surgery
November 3, 2003
A tiny shunt implanted into the eye improves the results of glaucoma surgery.
What type of lens after cataract surgery?
September 5, 2003
Multifocal lenses offer many advantages after cataract surgery, according to a new review.
Eye screening project set up in shopping mall
August 11, 2003
Local residents will soon be able to have their eyes checked for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy when they're out shopping.
Dry eye syndrome common in women over 50
August 7, 2003
Around 3.2 million American women aged 50 or more have dry eye syndrome, a painful and debilitating eye problem.
Explanation for unusual visual problem that may follow stroke
July 9, 2003
People who see only a half of their visual world after brain trauma, such as stroke, have a problem in a specific brain area.
Injection prevents growth of blinding blood vessels
July 1, 2003
Researchers have found an experimental compound that blocks growth of abnormal blood vessels associated with diabetic vision loss.
Infused steroids in Menière's disease
May 9, 2003
There is no long-term benefit in delivering steroids directly to the ear in Menière's disease.
Antiviral drugs help people with eye shingles
March 11, 2003
A new study shows that taking antiviral drugs can save the sight of people who are affected by shingles.
Avoiding double vision after laser eye surgery
March 11, 2003
Careful screening can help avoid the risk of double vision following corrective laser eye surgery.
Gene mutation influencing glaucoma discovered
March 7, 2003
A gene mutation which worsens the structural eye defects causing glaucoma has been found in mice.
Light therapy reduces eye injuries
March 4, 2003
Exposure to near-infrared light helps protect the retina from damage, according to a new study.
Tinnitus may not originate in the ear
January 7, 2003
The brain may generate 'phantom' noise, giving rise to the symptoms of tinnitus, say researchers in Germany.
Hearing loss gene discovered
September 9, 2002
A gene that causes hearing loss in mice turns out to be significant in humans too.
Implant improves hearing
January 4, 2002
A new hearing device that's implanted in the middle ear gives better sound quality than a more conventional aid
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