Alternative methods of treating vision diseases may reduce the risk of blindness in type 2 diabetes patients, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
People who follow a healthy dietary regimen may be protecting themselves against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published in the journal, Ophthalmology.
The FDA recently announced the approval of a new surgical procedure, which may help patients who suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The surgery would include the use of an Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT), which would take place of the eye’s natural lenses.
Proteins that develop when individuals suffer from glaucoma may help improve diagnosing this illness, according to a study presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting.
While there have been previous studies that have focused on the many health benefits of the nutritional supplements found in green tea, a new study has found more evidence to back up the notion that green tea may help fight eye diseases such as glaucoma.
Parents who are concerned for their children’s well-being may want to note that the nutritional supplements found in orange corn could potentially reduce a child’s risk for blindness or death, according to a new study.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which nutritional supplements are proven to be good for your eyes? ABCnews.com has identified what really works and what does not.
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.
