High intake of dietary vitamin C may help delay the onset of cataracts, according to research published in Ophthalmology portal. More info available here: http://www.practiceupdate.com/c/dd47faf8-bdf1-4de4-ada8-cb04cae8b6cf
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An injection of stem cells into the eye may soon slow or reverse the effects of early-stage age-related macular degeneration, according to new research from scientists at Cedars Sinai Medical…
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Unintentional injection of a dermal filler into blood vessels in the face may cause serious injury, the FDA warns; asks manufacturers to update labeling to indicate risk. "Various soft tissue…
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A recent study associated age-related macular degeneration with periodontal disease: Researchers evaluated 8208 adults aged ≥40 years to determine the association of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with periodontal disease and…
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A few years back, a big clinical trial showed that certain nutritional supplements could slow the progression of macular degeneration and reduce the risk of vision loss. “There was great…
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A class of medications long used to curb HIV infection shows promise as a therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), suggest findings from an NIH-funded study. These mainstay HIV drugs,…
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Our kids seem to be naturals when it comes to using smartphones and tablets, but all that close-up screen time may be doing a number on their eyes. Read more.…
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Our lives have increasingly become more digital today. While some may see this as a benefit, others are finding that it can literally be a pain in the eye. Digital…
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