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Could omega-3 halve your risk of developing AMD?
January 11, 2021Several studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids (particularly one known as DHA) may help protect adult eyes from macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome.Read more… -
Aspirin linked to greater risk of macular degeneration
October 22, 2020Aspirin has long been touted as a wonder drug because, in addition to decreasing pain and fever, it has been shown to decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people who are at risk.Read more… -
Poor diet linked to increased AMD risk
January 25, 2020New research conducted in America claims that a diet heavily dependent on red meat and fatty foods could increase the risk of vision loss in older people.Read more… -
1 in 4 older adults to suffer from AMD by 2050
November 26, 2019Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness and severely impaired eyesight.Read more… -
You could be at higher risk of AMD due to lack of awareness
November 10, 2019A new study by the Royal Holloway, University of London has established that a lack of awareness and treatment delays may place people suffering with macular degeneration, at a higher risk of avoidable sight loss.Read more… -
Gene therapy offers hope for wet AMD sufferers
October 21, 2019New gene therapy treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration is showing promise, a new report has revealed.Read more… -
1 billion people globally have preventable eye conditions
October 16, 2019A new study by The UN Health Agency has found that 2.2 billion people globally have some variation of vision impairment or blindness.Read more… -
Smoking and vaping can cause serious eye problems
October 08, 2019Stoptober is a key time of the year for people wanting to quit smoking or vaping.Read more… -
Sight ranked the most valuable sense
October 07, 2019A new study by the City, University of London has found the UK general public rank sight as the most valuable sense you possess.Read more… -
Car exhausts cause increased risk of AMD
September 19, 2019New research carried out in Taiwan has found Tailpipe pollution can pose a significant risk to aged eyes and the increased development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Read more…