The Eye Care Blog

Wisconsin Epidemiologic Study of Diabetic Retinopathy researchers have found association between the night vision symptoms and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The scientists have come to the conclusion after a multi-center randomized clinical trial.

To mark the effect of poor lifestyles in decrease of UK’s vision, an Sight charity, the Eyecare Trust recently organizes a study in the Eye Health Week (6 – 12 October 2008).

Archives of Ophthalmology article says that the older people with low levels of certain antioxidants present in many fruits and vegetables, and who are exposed to short-wavelength blue light from the sun, are more likely to develop certain types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The damage cane e felt even before 65 year of age.

A groundbreaking discovery on macular degeneration reveals the direct association of immune system protein called TLR3 with onset of severe “dry” macular degeneration. This discovery is believed to be a breakthrough as the doctors are now in position to develop proper treatment for disease which is till now untreatable.

Latest study proves that particular dose of new drug named “VEGF Trap-Eye” on an as-needed basis can cure devastating ocular diseases.

If you think that only poor and developing countries face health problems; think again. Recent studies have found that one third of the Americans, suffer from eye problems before they reach 65 year of age. These problems, if not detected in time, can do serious damage to vision.