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  • There’s Hope For Those Living With AMD

    (www.maculardegenerations.com) People living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) tend to face a whole lot of adjustments as the eye condition slowly robs them of their vision. But they can now make use of another available option to potentially improve their vision, according to an online article. The article noted that special glasses can help people […]

  • People Need to get Eye Exams Routinely to Catch AMD Early

    (http://www.maculardegenerations.com) People who see their eye doctor for routine exams can address possible eye conditions sooner rather than later, reported the Nigerian Tribune on June 14. According to the article, experts say that people who get their eyes checked regularly can be made aware of cases of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic […]

  • Eating Goji Berries Can Help People Ward Off AMD

    (MacularDegenerations.com) People who consume goji berries can reduce their risks of coming down with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported Hawkes’ Health Forum. Dr. Robert J. Rowen said in the article that, due to the fact that modern medicine offers relatively little to help those with AMD, he’s continuously on the lookout for ways to halt […]

  • Nutritional Habits of College-Aged Students can Influence AMD Odds

    (MacularDegenerations.com) The dietary habits of students at the post-secondary level can impact whether or not they end up with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) down the road, according to the Macular Degeneration Association. The article noted that a 36-month long study being conducted by persons from the LSU School of Human Ecology, Division of Human Nutrition […]

  • Eye Health in Ontario Jeopardized by Changes to Doctor Fees

    (http://www.MacularDegenerations.com) Changes to doctor fees in Ontario are jeopardizing the eye health of people in the province, according to the Toronto Sun on June 11, and the situation has led to a war of words between a leading advocacy group and the provincial government. The article cited Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB) President and […]

  • New Zealand Kicks Off First Degeneration Awareness Week

    (MacularDegenerations.com) A broadcasting legend in New Zealand has joined an initiative to spread awareness across the country about the dangers of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported Bay of Plenty Times on June 1. According to the article, Philip Sherry, who previously worked as a newsreader in the country, took a leading role in the inaugural […]

  • AMD Public Awareness Efforts Baring Fruit But More Needs To Be Done

    (www.MacularDegenerations.com) The public is slowly becoming more aware of the dangers associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for improvement, reported FrenchTribune.com. Far from being the sort of eye condition that only impacts select people in certain parts of the world, AMD is a worldwide phenomenon that is […]

  • Australian Bionic Eye To Get Clinical-Trials Treatment Starting In 2013

    (MacularDegenerations.com) The Australian bionic eye is slated to start clinical trials in 2013, reported Gizmodo recently. According to the article, Bionic Vision Australia (BVA), a national group of researchers, is behind the bionic eye system that could one day allow people with vision loss issues to regain at least a portion of their sight. The […]

  • AMD Cases in Canada Continue to Rise

    Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a serious issue for the senior citizen demographic just about anywhere on the planet, and Canada is no exception,  the Welland Tribune reported earlier this month. According to the article, the number of Canadians coming down with AMD continues to rise, and smoking will only make things worse. What’s more, […]

  • People Who Use Contact Lenses With UV-Blocking Properties Might Be Able To Lessen AMD Risks

    (http://www.MacularDegenerations.com) Keeping ultraviolet light (UV) at bay via contact lenses could potentially help to maintain the macular pigment density of the eyes, noted a recent press release. According to the press release, the aforementioned research finding was presented recently at the British Contact Lens Association Clinical Conference.  The findings come on the heels of previous […]

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