Posts Tagged ‘Macular Degeneration’


Macular Degeneration Explained. Are You At Risk?

Share CROSS SECTION OF THE MACULA I hope this never happens to you.  I know 3 personal friends who have Macular Degeneration, 2 age related and 1 inherited. You just might be taking a walk one day, and then, look at a tall straight tree that has been there for all your walks, and all [...]

Read More...

Improve Your Eyesight with Eye Exercise
http://www.your-vision-care.com


Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Defined

Share Here is what you will receive… What is age-related macular degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision. Central vision is needed for seeing objects clearly and for common daily tasks such as reading and driving. AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye [...]

Read More...

Vision Tip – Drop Blood Pressure To Help Avoid Macular Degeneration

Share jasleen_kaur People with high blood pressure are more likely to develop Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The theory is that increased pressure damages blood vessels. This hinders blood flow to the eyes, making it harder for protective nutrients to reach the retina and for damaging free-radical debris [...]

Read More...

National Eye Institute Examines Effect Of Omega 3

Share photo credit: naotakem Dr. Chi-Chao Chan of the National Eye buying Institute in Bethesda, Md., examined the direct effect of omega-3 fatty acids on a mouse model of macular degeneration and found a diet with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids resulted in slower lesion progression — with improvement in some lesions. Chan says [...]

Read More...

Slider by webdesign