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Dry Macular Degeneration May Be Treated by Anti-Placental Growth Factor Antibody, Aflibercept

Aflibercept is currently a treatment for wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), but it may also prove useful for patients with dry AMD. The researchers accidentally discovered that an anti-placental growth factor antibody could provide retinal protection for the dry form of Macular Degeneration. They tried using a known protein called placental growth factor (PlGF) on … Continue reading “Dry Macular Degeneration May Be Treated by Anti-Placental Growth Factor Antibody, Aflibercept”

AMD Research – Part 2

Scientists are putting significant focus on Age-Related Macular Degeneration in their research. This eye disease strikes mostly older adults, over aged 50. The “Baby Boomer” generation is well above age 50, as are their living parents. Understanding the causes and potential treatments for Macular Denegation (ARMD) are important, because vision-impaired elderly people need extra help … Continue reading “AMD Research – Part 2”

AMD Research: Part 1

Age-Related Macular Denegation is a significant cause of vision loss that can often be managed and even improved through targeted nutritional support. It affects mostly people over age 50. While the precise cause of ARMD is not clear, oxidative damage is suspected as being a major factor. It strikes the elderly possibly due to poor … Continue reading “AMD Research: Part 1”

Notable People Who Have Vision Conditions

Even VIPs have eye conditions.  Here’s an interesting collection of ten notables who have serious vision conditions, and who have made a success of their lives nonetheless! 1. Steve Wynn: Las Vegas casino developer and the owner of such resorts as the Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Macau, Bellagio, The Mirage, et cetera. Wynn has developed … Continue reading “Notable People Who Have Vision Conditions”

Gestational Eye Development Requires Light

The developing pre-natal eye requires light that passes through the body and into the womb, according to recent animal research. Mice that had no access to light during pregnancy gave birth to offspring whose eyes were not developed correctly. This indicated that small amounts of light are necessary, during gestation, to control eye blood vessel … Continue reading “Gestational Eye Development Requires Light”

Age-Related Eye Disease Prevention

As people age, eye diseases and conditions that commonly occur include macular degeneration, cataracts, vitreous tears/retinal tears and detachments, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, and eye floaters. The question arises as to whether eye disease is inevitable with age. Will all older adults eventually have a “glint” in their eyes after cataracts surgery? More than … Continue reading “Age-Related Eye Disease Prevention”

Lutein – More Than Meets the Eye

The macular pigment of the eye is formed by a combination of lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein is more than just a filter of blue light and an antioxidant. Consider these points about lutein: Animals who received no lutein  in their diets showed early degenerative signs in the retina. Macular pigment is important: patients with macular telangiectasia … Continue reading “Lutein – More Than Meets the Eye”

Macular Degeneration Rates On the Decline In the US

Declining Rates | Increasing Rates   Declining Rates A study of over 5,000 American from various racial and ethnic backgrounds shows that across the board, an estimated 6.5% of Americans are likely to develop macular degeneration (AMD). Unlike glaucoma, which affects a disproportionately high number of African Americans, macular degeneration is shown to be much … Continue reading “Macular Degeneration Rates On the Decline In the US”

Fight Macular Degeneration: Exercise, Weight Management & Stop Smoking

Weight | Fat Intake | Exercise | Smoking | Maternal Smoking | Omega-3 Helps Smokers Weight Management to Fight Macular Degeneration A study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology shows that people with a body mass index of less than 25 are less likely than their peers to develop macular degeneration.  Daily exercise also helped keep the eye disease in … Continue reading “Fight Macular Degeneration: Exercise, Weight Management & Stop Smoking”