MACULAR DISEASES

Macular degeneration an eye disease attributing to vision impairment. Two types: Dry or wet. Wet AMD least common but more severe vision loss. New treatment injecting a liquid under eyelid which converts into a gel providing best treatment.

Macular degeneration is the number one cause of blindness in people over 65. What causes macular degeneration is debatable, but answers may be simpler than many think.

My optometrist told me I had dry macular degeneration. I scheduled a visit with an ophthalmologist for a second opinion.

Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy is a form of macular dystrophy and it will affect the central portion of your eye called the macula. The macula is the area which is at the center of the retina and it is important for overall sight.

Macular degeneration is a breakdown of the central retina at the back of the eye.

In 2003, my mother (who is now 86 years young) went to a specialist to have cataracts removed. After in depth testing, it was discovered that behind the cataracts she had macular degeneration that even after removal of the cataracts her vision would never be normal again.

Along with a treatment program, natural treatments can help control macular degeneration.

With baby boomers falling into retirement, the important of eye care and vision health has never been more important. With a healthy diet and the right supplements, degenerative diseases of the eyes can be negated.

Diabetes causes lots of health problems, including the loss of vision. Four common conditions occur when you don't control your blood sugar levels.

The leading causes of death, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes, are all fought by nutrition. So why not try nutrition in mental health?

They found that there is one set of immune cells called macrophages that play a part in the process of the disease in older mice.

When we think about eye problems we usually think about cataracts, glaucoma and the need for glasses. There are other eye disorders and the eyes can tell us about problems elsewhere in the body.

Health retina has photoreceptors: Rods and cones. Researchers cured achromatopsia in mice by injecting a harmless virus delivered corrective genes. Robert Johnson received the first gene therapy, cure a type of hereditary blindness.

The human eye is subject to a variety of conditions, some much more serious than others. This article discusses some of the moest typical problems that can affect your eyes.

Serious eye problems are nothing to sneeze at -- but they aren't the end of a productive life, either. Early detection, and a serious discussion of the options available, can help patients maintain their independence.

Human embryonic stem cell research has seen positive results in patients with early macular degeneration who undergo a new treatment, a possible cure for blindness.

AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month is a campaign that was started to raise awareness for macular degeneration and other vision problems. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss and it affects over 15 million adults over the age of 50.

Everyone knows that eye exams can catch eye diseases, but what if your eye doctor could tell you your blood sugar was too high or that you need to control your blood pressure? He can.

The antioxidant lutein creates the macular pigment.

American Academy of Ophthalmology lecture given in New Orleans, Louisiana to the Academy by Robert Ritch, MD, was summarized as indicating that glaucoma should be viewed as a a group of systemic diseases whose final pathway...

If you have a history of these problems then the Optomap scan is essential for helping to keep an "eye" on your condition. If any of these problems are in your family, it can aid in early detection and thus you can commence early treatment.

Age-related diseases are the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in the U.S. There are four leading eye diseases affecting older Americans today; diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataract.

The article discusses foods that can protect vision and prevent eye diseases.
Fruits, vegetables, eggs and seafood are top foods benefiting eye health.

The article focuses on traditional foods and beverages of autumn (apples, pumpkin, cinnamon, hot chocolate, apple cider) and how each of these foods and beverages are not only delicious and nutritious, but may also prevent many diseases.