High intake of dietary vitamin C may help delay the onset of cataracts, according to research published online March 23 in Ophthalmology. Christopher Hammond, M.D., professor of ophthalmology at Kings College London, and colleagues studied more than 1,000 pairs of 60-year-old British female twins. The researchers found that those who took in high amounts of […]
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Patients with vitamin D deficiency should be evaluated for dry eye syndromes, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. A study assessed the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and dry eye and impaired tear function in 98 premenopausal women (50 with vitamin D deficiency). “…Dry eye and
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In the journal Ophthalmology, July 2015, a study found that dietary intake of vitamin B lowers cataract risk. The authors reported that intake of riboflavin, niacin, and vitamins B6 and B12 was associated with reduced cataract prevalence at baseline and/or progression to more advanced types of cataract.
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Numerous studies have linked exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun and indoor tanning beds to skin cancer risk, but now a new report suggests that skin burns, passing out, and eye injuries also occur at indoor tanning salons. The new findings are published online by JAMA Internal Medicine. “Most patients were treated in the
Poor vision function common in all diabetic patients (Type 1 and 2) A recent study revealed decreased retinal function in asymptomatic Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics with early diabetic retinal changes. A complete ophthalmologic examination found significantly reduced sensitivity in both Type 1 and 2 patients compared with healthy controls; with a greater reduction
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A prospective, randomized study reported in the American Journal of Ophthalmology in September 2014, compared the contrast sensitivity, high- and low-contrast vision, optical scatter, depth of focus, visual quality metrics, and glare meter outcomes with bilateral implantation of three lens implant types: Crystalens AO, AcrySof IQ ReSTOR +3.0, or Tecnis Multifocal. They found each of
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Results: A total of 8 studies involving 20,837 subjects were included in the meta-analysis. The risk of any cataract in Type 2 Diabetes patients was higher than that in non-diabetic subjects. Conclusion: Type 2 Diabetic patients had a higher risk of cataracts. Another reason why it’s important for diabetics to have annual eye exams.
New study out of Parma, Italy, shows that annual low energy laser treatments for Ocular Hypertension (early glaucoma) gave good long term results in maintaining eye pressures within normal ranges and avoiding need to start eye medications to control the elevated eye pressure. PEA will now offer this painless treatment. ORLANDO, Florida — For patients
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Using a large, nationwide health care claims database including more than 150,000 women age 50 or older, investigators evaluated the association between different classes of postmenopausal hormone therapies and development of primary open-angle glaucoma. Subjects were in the plan for at least four years had at least two visits to an eye care provider during
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