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NEW  Fish consumption could protect your eyesight
July 4, 2008
Eating fish regularly could protect you from age-related macular degeneration. A review shows that the risk is reduced by 38 percent among those with a high intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which occur in fish.
Talking Books - A Link to the Rest of the World
April 4, 2007
April 15 marks the start of National Library Week. It's a good time to think of the services provided by the National Library Service, in the form of Talking Books and Braille texts. These are free to the visually impaired or handicapped people who have difficulty in reading a standard printed page. Find out more, here.
Black Americans Must Prioritize Eye Exams
December 4, 2006
A recent USA survey has shown large gaps in vision care knowledge among African Americans, so that those of them at greatest risk for some disorders are not getting proper treatment.
New Ideas About Food and AMD
June 5, 2006
While plenty of fruit, vegetables, whole grains and fish may help prevent age-related macular degeneration, new research suggests that the type of carbohydrate you eat may also be relevant. Try to aim for low glycemic index food.
Lowering Your Risk of AMD
January 16, 2006
After showing that antioxidant supplements can slow the progress of AMD (age-related macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness), researchers have now studied whether increasing antioxidants in the diet can prevent the condition . . .
Myths about Vision and Eyeglasses
September 12, 2005
Myths and old wives tales abound regarding the subject of eyes and eyesight. In this article, Dr Sandeep Jain, a practicing ophthalmologist trained at Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins Hospital, tries to dispel most of them.
Self-Help for AMD
March 24, 2005
Self-management is an approach that's being offered to patients suffering from one of a growing list of chronic conditions. This study reports its benefits over a 6-month period in patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Lead and Cataracts?
January 21, 2005
A link has been shown for the first time between the level of lead in bone and the occurrence of cataracts. If confirmed, this may have implications for a way to decrease the global incidence of blindness . . .
A Test of Risk for AMD?
March 12, 2004
Older people are quite often afflicted by age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which unfortunately leads to blindness. A new study suggests that inflammation, as shown by a raised C-reactive protein (CRP), may be one of the early changes leading to AMD.
Tip of the Month #4: Looking After Your Sight
June 27, 2003
Here's some practical advice on what can go wrong with your eyesight as you get older, and what to do to prevent this happening. It comes from the Help the Aged organization.
Keeping an Eye on Beta Carotene
May 16, 2003
People who smoke have an increased risk of developing cataracts. A controlled study suggests that a beta carotene supplement may cut smokers' risk of getting cataracts; the supplement didn't affect cataract development in non-smokers, though.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - An Overview
January 24, 2003
AMD is the leading cause of blindness in people over 50 years old in the Western world. Here's an overview of the disease, authored by Dr Bruce Rosenthal, Adjunct Professor and Chief of Low Vision Service at the Mt. Sinai Hospital, and Chief of the Low Vision Programs, Lighthouse International, a leading resource worldwide on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation.
Seeing the Whole Picture - the Quality of Vision
January 24, 2003
When vision is impaired, it's not just enough to measure the visual acuity. Dr Bruce Rosenthal, Adjunct Professor and Chief of Low Vision Service at the Mt. Sinai Hospital, and Chief of the Low Vision Programs, Lighthouse International, summarizes the tests that clearly reveal to what extent the Quality of Vision may be impaired.
Vision Problems in Parkinson's Disease
September 27, 2002
Eye problems are not uncommon in people suffering from Parkinson's disease. In such cases it's important to recognize that Parkinson's may be responsible, in order to prevent unnecessary surgery and obtain the most appropriate treatment.
Supplements May Be a Boost to Older Eyes
December 6, 2001
Is failing eyesight an inevitable part of getting older? Maybe not, say scientists, who have found a combination of nutrients that seems to slow eye damage due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of vision loss among seniors.
Looking Ahead to Healthier Eyes
September 26, 2001
Aging eyes have absorbed a lifetime of damaging effects from light and pollution, but how we eat may help to minimize some of that damage.
My Life with Borderline Glaucoma
August 10, 2001
Many people have regular tests for glaucoma. Have you ever wondered what it's like to 'come up positive'? Paul Paryski was diagnosed with raised intraocular pressure at a relatively early age. He tells what happened, and how he felt about it, in this 'personal experience' article.
Low-Fat Diet May Help Protect Eye Health
April 10, 2001
Scientists think that a --heart healthy-- low-fat diet may help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Antioxidants may keep eyes healthy
November 7, 2000
Many seniors believe that poor eyesight due to cataracts or age-related macular degeneration is an inevitable part of aging, but scientists think that substances in certain vegetables may reduce the risk of developing these conditions.
To cut your risks of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), 'go fish'!
July 12, 2000
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of loss of vision in older people. Two recent studies have explored some of the risks, including diet.
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