Association between some high blood pressure drugs and increased risk of vision-threatening disease
Posted on: June 25th, 2014
Source: Eye Health News & Blindness News from Medical News Today
There may be a connection between taking vasodilators and developing early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65...
Are your sunglasses protecting your eyes from UV?
Posted on: May 21st, 2014
Source: Eye Health News & Blindness News from Medical News Today
Most people check the SPF number of sunscreen to protect themselves from sunburn, but few of us know for sure if our sunglasses are shielding our eyes from harmful UV radiation.
Age-related macular degeneration may be delayed by exercise
Posted on: February 24th, 2014
Source: Eye Health News & Blindness News from Medical News Today
Moderate aerobic exercise helps to preserve the structure and function of nerve cells in the retina after damage, researchers at the Emory Eye Center and the Atlanta VA Medical Center have found.The findings, from a study of an animal model of age-related macular degeneration, are the first to suggest that aerobic exercise can have a direct effect on retinal health and vision.
Retinal implant system research provides positive results for people with genetic eye disease
Posted on: December 12th, 2013
Source: Eye Health News & Blindness News from Medical News Today
Research presented at the 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows promising data about a device that helps people who have lost their vision due to a blinding genetic disease to recognize common objects. In the study, the researchers found when the objects' outlines had been enhanced, there was increased recognition.
Diabetic eye disease: How regular eye exams could save vision
Posted on: December 12th, 2013
Source: Eye Health News & Blindness News from Medical News Today
Individuals with diabetes are likely accustomed to regular insulin injections or a strict diet. But are they as familiar with regular eye examinations? According to the results of a new survey coinciding with National Diabetes Month, the majority of diabetic patients would say no, even though diabetes is a leading cause of vision loss in the US.