Canadian Study: Large Increase In Cases of Computer Eye Strain Reported December 20, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : near eye strain, Vision Care , add a commentLarge Increase In Cases of Computer Eye Strain Reported
According to a study released Thursday by the Canadian Association of Optometrists, baby boomers are spending on average of 7.5 hours a day peering at computers, televisions, cellphones and smartphones.
While both men and women are suffering eye strain with long hours at the computer, women are reporting more eye and vision ailments associated with their screen time than men, particularly related to dry eyes.
Optometrists are seeing more patients with CVS syndrome than they were five years ago, and 40 per cent of baby boomers aged 45 to 54 associate their eye and vision problems with prolonged screen time, higher than any other age group, according to a survey conducted by Leger Marketing for the buy Canadian Association of Optometrists.CAO National Office, 234 Argyle Ave., Ottawa, ON K2P 1B9
Editor’s Note: Our visual system was designed for hunting and gathering, and not for extensive near work as demanded by today’s work and educational needs. Taking regular breaks from the computer to relax the eyes and do eye exercises can go a long way in preventing and/or managing CVS. Supplementing with nutrients such as Astaxanthin, Lutein and Black Currant Seed Oil can also help relieve eyestrain.
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Gene therapy transforms eyesight of 12 people with Leber’s Disease November 25, 2009
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Pennsylvania researchers using gene therapy have made significant improvements in vision in 12 patients with a rare inherited visual defect, a finding that suggests it may be possible to produce similar improvements in a much larger number of patients with retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration.
Poor Circulation and Aged Related Macular Degeneration Study 2009 October 24, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Macular Degeneration, Uncategorized , add a commentTwo of my very own friends are suffering from this terrible condition.
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A large study found strong evidence that older people who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), although not for stroke. This result adds to mounting evidence that AMD and cardiovascular disease may share some risk factors–smoking, High blood pressure, inflammatory indicators such as C-reactive to buy protein (related to inflammation), genetic variants such as complement factor H–and disease mechanisms.
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New Mesozeaxanthin Product September 24, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : natural vision , add a commentWe are excited to be adding MacuHealth with LMZ. This product provides an essential nutrient for the retina called “mesozeaxanthin”, in the family carotenoids such lutein and zeaxanthin. All these nutrients have been found to be essential for retinal health, as well as for anyone with macular degeneration.
Mesozeaxanthin is used in the center of the macular (fovea), and is a powerful antioxidant. This excellent formula contains 10mg of mesozeaxanthin, 10mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin.Cost is $90 for a 3-month supply.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Macular Degeneration Prevention September 1, 2009
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(Newsletter Courtesy Natural Eye Care Inc)
A number of recent studies indicate that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids could help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
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A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids has been found to protect against a variety of diseases including atherosclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. Retrospective studies have suggested that diets high in fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids may also contribute to protection against age-related macular degeneration.
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2009 Study: Carnosine Combats Cataracts August 30, 2009
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In the July 28, 2009 issue of the journal Biochemistry, Italian researchers report that the dipeptide carnosine shows promise not only in preventing cataracts but also in helping to treat the condition. Cataracts, which are characterized by a clouding of the eye’s lens, are buy online a major cause of visual impairment among older men and women, and surgery is currently the only effective treatment.
Enrico Rizzarelli of the University of Catania and his colleagues tested the effects of D- and L-carnosine on bovine cultured alpha-crystallin, the major structural protein in the lens of the eye. The cultures were treated with guanidine, a compound that is known to cause cataracts via the formation of alpha-crystallin fibrils. Co-incubation of the cultures with carnosine helped inhibit fibrillation, and the addition of carnosine to pre-existing fibrils was found to almost completely dissolve them.
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More Research Promises Treatment For Aging Vision Loss August 6, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : natural vision , add a commentResearchers at Queens University Belfast have found a promising treatment for vision loss accompanied by aging. The condition, early age-related macular (AMD) degeneration, is a leading cause of blindness n the Western world. Scientists studied 400 people to find that supplements containing high levels of carotenoids, antioxidants found in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables can slow vision loss associated with age-related macular degeneration. Go here and check out the different information and products to help care for your vision
Technique Can Help Stop Macular Degeneration July 22, 2009
Posted by Ruth in : Macular Degeneration , add a commentIn a clinical trial, targeted low-dose radiation is delivered to the eye, with the the goal to affect the abnormal blood vessels without affecting the healthy parts of the eye.
According to Carl Awh, M.D., a retina spet at Baptist Hospital, the amount of radiation exposure to the body from going through this procedure is less than one would get flying from New York to Los Angeles in a plane.
Eye Exercises for Vision Improvement July 22, 2009
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Read a recent testimonial from one of Dr. Grossman’s patients of how her vision was able to dramatically improve from the vision therapy program he had her on, which included both daily eye exercises and a method to release emotional restraints that affected this patient’s vision through drawing.
More Good Fat, Less Bad, Reduces Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk May 29, 2009
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More good fat, less bad, reduces age-related macular degeneration risk Two reports published in the May, 2009 issue of the American Medical Association journal Archives of Ophthalmology reveal a protective effect for omega-3 fatty acids, fish, nuts and olive oil, and an adverse effect for trans fatty acids, on the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older individuals.
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