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Researchers Suggest Examining the Brain to Study Glaucoma

By Donna Parker • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Health News, Vision

Some individuals take nutritional supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E to ensure they’re giving their eyes the best nutrients available. Now, scientists may have discovered a new way to treat glaucoma before it’s too late.

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Study: Green Tea May Prevent Certain Eye Diseases

By Donna Parker • Feb 18th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Vision

Although nutritional supplements that are found in green tea offer an array of health benefits, a new study is suggesting it may also decrease an individual’s risk for developing glaucoma, in addition to improving metabolism and heart health.

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Diabetic African Americans are More Susceptible to Diabetic Retinopathy Due to High Sodium and Calorie Intake

By Donna Parker • Jan 12th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Vision

Those who suffer from diabetes may want to try an alkaline diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a new study suggests a poor diet could lead to diabetic retinopathy.

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Nutritional Supplements May Be Key to Preventing Diabetic Retinopathy

By Donna Parker • Jan 4th, 2010 • Category: Health News, Vision

While some diabetes patients rely on nutritional supplements such as cinnamon to lower their blood sugar, scientists are currently trying to find additional vitamins that may help prevent diabetic retinopathy (DR), which can potentially blind patients suffering from the disease.

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Quitting Smoking May Reduce Risk of Vision Loss for Elderly

By Donna Parker • Dec 31st, 2009 • Category: Health News, Vision

Although some smokers may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as calcium and vitamin C to help counteract the harmful effects of the habit, some may want to consider kicking the problem altogether.

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Scientists Discover New Way to Treat Patients with Diabetic Eye Disease

By Donna Parker • Dec 28th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Vision

Patients have been looking for a remedy to help with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a result of diabetes that could lead to blindness. A new study suggests that steroids injected directly into the eye can help.

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Study May Have Found Alternative Treatment for Corneal Disease

By Donna Parker • Dec 8th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Vision

Those who are suffering from corneal disease may be able to have their vision restored with the help of stem cells found in umbilical cords.

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Supplements may promote eye health

By Mark McGhee • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Health News, Prostate health, Vision

Which nutritional supplements are proven to be good for your eyes? ABCnews.com has identified what really works and what does not.

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Study suggests stem cells could be used to treat eye diseases

By Steven Marsh • Oct 9th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Vision

Researchers in Israel have called their new finding an exciting step towards the future use of cell replacement therapies to treat devastating degenerative eye diseases that cause millions of people worldwide to lose their sight.

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Newly developed nutritional supplement may slow AMD progression

By Steven Marsh • Aug 20th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Vision

An antioxidant supplement developed by scientists from Belfast may help slow age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression and the associated vision loss in seniors.

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More evidence of benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on vision

By Mark McGhee • Aug 6th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Vision

A second study in the recent weeks has found a link between omega-3 fatty acid intake and eye health outcomes.

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Omega-3 fatty acids may help protect against vision loss

By Better Health Research News Desk • Aug 3rd, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Vision

According to new research, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be delayed or prevented in those individuals who consume a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids.

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Supplement might ease and cure cataracts

By Mark McGhee • Jul 20th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Vision

Cataract sufferers experience poor vision and often undergo lens replacement to eliminate the visual obstructions caused by this condition.

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Simple steps can help protect and save vision

By Donna Parker • Jul 13th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Vision

Some degree of vision loss affects almost all people as they age, but experts are saying there are ways to protect eyes that can minimize the risk of bigger problems in the future.

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How healthy diet can help protect vision

By Steven Marsh • Jun 5th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Vision

In a quest to prevent or minimize the impact of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), scientists have turned to dietary analysis and provided nutritional guidelines.

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