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  • Many Unaware About Link Between Smoking and AMD

    (http://www.MacularDegenerations.com) World No Tobacco Day, which took place on May 31, provided an ideal opportunity to highlight the fact that smoking injures the eyes, according to The National recently. While many understand that smoking can lead to various types of cancers and numerous kinds of lung diseases, some are not as well versed as they […]

  • Scientists Discover Link Between Certain Virus And AMD

    (MacularDegenerations.com) Scientists in the United States of America have discovered that a form of eye-related herpes-virus contagion is linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to Science A Go Go on May 22. The findings, which were published in PLoS Pathogens, show that cytomegalovirus in people triggers the creation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), […]

  • Doctor Offers Tips For Warding Off Eye Ailments Such As AMD

    Getting older is a normal part of life, but vision loss most certainly is not — so says National Eye Institute director Dr. Paul A. Sieving, reported KXO Radio. Offering up some advice to those interested in keeping their eyes healthy over the long-term period, Dr. Sieving said in the article that timely diagnosis, speedy […]

  • Australians Underestimate Role Family History Plays In Coming Down With AMD

    Many Australians tend to unaware of the link between family history and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a survey cited on NewsMaker. The article, which was based on research published to commemorate Macular Degeneration Week running from 27 May t0 2 June, added that AMD happens to be the primary cause of blindness and […]

  • Research Into Caveolin-1 Protein Could Lead To Better AMD Treatments

    Scientists now have a better understanding about the role a certain protein plays in proper eye function, reported NewsOk. An online article noted that the finding, which came following a collaborative effort between scientists at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and  Deen McGee Eye Institute, could lead to advancements in grasping and treating eye conditions such […]

  • Astronomy-Based Science Used To Diagnose Eye Disease

    According to a recent report from Popular Mechanics, a technique originally designed for the viewing of distant stars is being used by researchers to diagnose eye problems months or years sooner than thought possible. When eye practitioners and ophthalmologists examine the eye head-on, distortions in the cornea and lens hinder the light used by doctors […]

  • Squalamine Eye Drops for wet AMD awarded Fast Track designation by FDA

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seen fit to award Fast Track status to Ohr Pharmaceutical’s Squalamine Eye Drops, according to a press release detailing the situation. The press release noted that the biotechnology company’s promising drug got the FDA’s nod on account of its potential as a medication for those diagnosed with […]

  • New Type Of Treatment May Be Very Effective When Taken With Medicine

    Researchers have found that an oral nutriceutical quickly restores vision in patients threatened by permanent vision loss, when used on a last-resort basis. Injectable drugs, called angiogenesis inhibitors, have generally been thought to be a medical miracle and patients with advanced macular degeneration are quite familiar with them. However, they are not as effective as […]

  • People Who Eat Fish at Least Once Weekly can Reduce AMD Risk by 40%

    People who consume fish at least one time every week can substantially lower their risks of being diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a IRG. A recent study that over a decade-long period looked at the eating habits of close to 40,000 women, who all happened to be employed in the healthcare sector, […]

  • Risk of Stroke Connected With Macular Degeneration

    Patients suffering from macular degeneration are at risk for both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, according to a report from MedPage Today. Middle-aged individuals affected by macular degeneration had a higher rate of any type of stroke (7.6% as opposed to 4.9%) through a median follow-up of 13 years, says M. Kamran Ikram, M.D. of the […]

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