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Center of Vision - Supplements Prevent Blindness
Center of Vision - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the US as well as many European countries. The most common form of the eye disease is called neovascular, or “wet” AMD. This is responsible for 90% of cases resulting in severe vision loss and blindness.
Certain Diabetes Drugs May Pose Eye Risk
A class of diabetes drugs called glitazones are associated with an increased risk of a vision-threatening complication called diabetic macular edema (DME), which features swelling and fluid accumulation in the retina.
EFAs Curb Symptoms Of Dry Eye Syndrome
Eye drops containing the essential fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, significantly reduce symptoms of dry eye syndrome in animals.
Zeaxanthin, Lutein Improve Night Vision, Visual Performance
Night vision can be improved by supplementing a diet with lutein and zeaxanthin.
Lutein More Than Eye Health
New Study Demonstrates Dietary Supplement Lutein Increases Skin Hydration, Elasticity and Lipid Levels
Drugs linked to cataract surgery problems
Patients taking a widely prescribed prostate drug should alert their eye doctors before undergoing cataract surgery to avoid complications.