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Posted by Brad Weeks, MD on November 30, 2009
Melatonin May Save Eyesight In Inflammatory Eye Disease
ScienceDaily (Nov. 23, 2008) — Current research suggests that melatonin therapy may help treat uveitis, a common inflammatory eye disease.
People with uveitis develop sudden redness and pain in their eyes, and their vision rapidly deteriorates. Untreated, uveitis can lead to permanent vision loss, accounting for an estimated 10-15% [...]
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Posted by Brad Weeks, MD on January 23, 2008
Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Vitamin E Important for Eye Health in Women
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Women who consume more lutein/zeaxanthin and vitamin E through dietary sources or nutritional supplements have a reduced risk of developing cataracts, according to the results of a new study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids found in [...]
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Posted by Brad Weeks, MD on December 15, 2007
One of the first signs of diabetes is blurred vision.
Carbohydrates that cause blood sugar levels to spike and fall rapidly could be a risk factor for central vision loss with aging. Central vision loss is one of the first signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness among the elderly.Diets high in [...]
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Posted by Brad Weeks, MD on December 10, 2007
Russell Blaylock is quoted for a cause of macular degeneration:
SACRAMENTO — April 6th, Lawsuits were filed in three separate California courts against twelve companies who either produce or use the artificial sweetener aspartame as a sugar substitute in their products. The suits were filed in Shasta, Sonoma and Butte County, California.
The suits allege that the [...]
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Posted by Brad Weeks, MD on November 30, 2007
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Prevention of Macular Degeneration
Summary Overview:
Age related macular degeneration is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in [...]
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