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Category Archives: Eye/Ocular Health
Which Sunglasses Should You Choose?
Today there are so many styles and colors of sunglassses at the sales counter. Often we get too caught up trying to find a pair that fit our face, look good, and also fit our budget. But with all the … Continue reading
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Powerful Eye Protection From The Sea
Research reports that astaxanthin promotes retinal capillary blood flow Continue reading
Eye Laser Prevents Retinal Detachment?
Research reports that eye laser treatment may prevent retinal detachment in retinal breaks with symptoms such as floaters and flashes of light. However, there is no proof that laser treatment decreases the risk for retinal detachment in asymptomatic retinal breaks not associated with lattice degeneration. Continue reading
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Glycemic Index and Age-Related Maculopathy
A new study shows that intake of a high glycemic diet can increase likelihood of developing age related maculopathy (ARM). ARM is pre-condition to age related macular degeneration (ARMD), an irreversible disease which results in loss of vision. It is characterized by visual changes, including vision loss, and acuity deficits.
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Healthy Diet Slashes Cataract Risk
President Obama has proclaimed March as Save Your Vision Month, spotlighting vision and eye health, eye disease prevention and resources. Cataracts affect over 50 percent of Americans over the age of sixty-five. Now research reports that a healthy diet may … Continue reading
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FDA Approves Third Stem Cell Trial
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a third clinical trial using human embryonic stem cells (hES) to treat macular degeneration. Stem cells are the source of all other cells in the body and have the therapeutic potential … Continue reading
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Can Acupuncture Help Lazy Eye?
Amblyopia, known as lazy eye, is often caused by differences in nearsightedness or farsightedness between the two eyes. This condition is a common cause of vision problems in children. Lazy eye is commonly treated by visual correction and occlusion therapy … Continue reading
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Omega-3′s for Dry Eye Syndrome (DES)
In a recent article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(4):887-893), researchers examined the possible association of dietary intake of essential fatty acids (both omega-3 and omega-6) and incidence of DES.
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Vitamins C and E for Diabetic Retinopathy
Researchers examined whether patients with diabetes could reduce the incidence of diabetic complication, retinopathy, through their intake of dietary vitamins C and E.
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When Should You Take Dietary Supplements?
Your supplement program will be most effective if you follow these simple guidelines.
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Omega 3 Essential Oils and Dry Eye
A cohort study within the Women’s Health Study examined the relationship (if any) between essential fatty acids and dry eye syndrome. The results of the study were published in the October issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005).
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Glaucoma Linked with Low Vitamin C
Previous studies suggest that oxidative stress (free radical cell damage) is a major factor involved in eye diseases such as cataract and glaucoma. Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E and carotenes neutralize oxidative stress and protect against inflammation and chronic … Continue reading
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Eight Dietary Nutrients that Save Sight
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of age-related permanent vision loss. The macula, a small area of the eye’s retina, deteriorates in AMD, causing blindness. There is no cure for AMD and treatments have limited effectiveness. Now … Continue reading
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Reveratrol Promotes Eye Health
Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes and red wine, as well as other plant foods like blueberries and nuts. Previous studies suggest that resveratrol has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-obesity and anti-aging effects . Now research … Continue reading
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Bilberry Extract Improves Eye Inflammation
Bilberries (a fruit related to blueberries) are rich in flavonoid antioxidants including anthocyanins and flavonols. Previous studies suggest that these flavonoids have health benefits. Antioxidants such as those found in bilberries neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic byproducts of metabolic functions) and … Continue reading
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Glycemic Control and Eye Health in Diabetics
A study published in the July issue of Cornea investigated the effects of strict glycemic control on refractive eye changes in diabetics.
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Green Tea May Prevent Eye Disease
Green tea, rich in antioxidant catechins such as EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), can help prevent inflammation, cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Now research reports that green tea catechins may help prevent eye diseases. Previous studies suggest that oxidative stress (damage … Continue reading
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Saffron May Save Sight
The Mediterranean spice saffron is rich in potent carotenoids including crocin and safranal. Previous studies suggest that saffron may have antitumor and antioxidant effects. Now breakthrough research reports that saffron may help treat and prevent eye problems such as macular … Continue reading
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Vitamin C and E Reduce Diabetic Retinopathy Risk
The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004, vol. 79, no. 5), investigated the association between diabetic retinopathy and intakes of vitamins C and E.
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Antioxidants May Prevent Cataracts
Cataracts, in which protein within the eye degrades into a cloudy film, are a leading cause of vision loss. New research reports that antioxidants may prevent cataract formation.
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Dietary Nutrients and Age Related Changes in Lens Opacity
A Tufts University research project examined the effect of dietary intake of vitamins and minerals on lens opacity in women age 52-74 years.
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Lutein Prevents Adult Blindness
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), which gradually destroys central vision, is the most common cause of adult blindness. Research reports that supplementation with the yellow pigment lutein, may actually prevent ARMD.
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Specific Nutrients Improve Visual Function in Early Age Related Macular Degeneration
A study published in the May issue of Opthalmologica tested the efficacy of a combination treatment for ARMD.
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