March 30, 2016 JAMA ophthalmology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this case-crossover study of retinal detachment (RD) patients from French healthcare databases, there was an increased risk for RD during the 10-day period after the dispensing of oral fluoroquinolones (adjusted OR, 1.46). Previous use of fluoroquinolones was not associated with RD. Abstract IMPORTANCE Several studies have focused […]
February 16, 2016 Clinical Ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The author evaluated the relationship between per capita coffee consumption, and, by extension, caffeine consumption, and the incidence of cataracts using data gathered from several global sources. He found a higher incidence of cataracts in parts of the world with lower consumption of coffee, as well […]
October 28, 2015 Ophthalmology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The association between glaucoma and at-fault motor vehicle collision (MVC) was evaluated in 2000 Alabama licensed drivers ≥70 years of age. The 11% of people with glaucoma had a 1.65 times higher MVC rate over 5 years than people without glaucoma. The researchers found a significant association between MVC […]
No benefit seen with the diet for prevention of diabetic nephropathy WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) may protect against diabetic retinopathy, according to a study published online Sept. 13 inDiabetes Care. Andrés Díaz-López, from Rovira i Virgili University in Reus, Spain, and colleagues conducted a post hoc analysis of […]
September 16, 2015 Eye & Contact Lens TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this study of the effects of omega 3 fatty acids (O3FAs) on dry eye symptoms and clinical signs in a population of symptomatic video terminal display users (average computer time of 8 hours/day), the authors show that 2400 mg/day of O3FAs for a minimum of […]
Date: September 15, 2015 Source: NIH/National Eye Institute Summary: People with a genetic predisposition for age-related macular degeneration significantly increased their odds of developing the blinding eye disorder if they had a history of heavy smoking and consistently did not exercise or eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to an observational study of women. People […]
Date: August 31, 2015 Source: University at Buffalo Summary: Women who are deficient in vitamin D and have a specific high-risk genotype are 6.7 times more likely to develop AMD than women with sufficient vitamin D status and no high risk genotype, scientists report. Vitamin D has been studied extensively in relation to bone health […]
08.26.2015 Neither moderate physical activity in sedentary older adults nor nutritional supplementation in those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) had a positive impact on cognitive function, according to two separate studies. In the first study, participants (ages 70-89) who undertook a 24-month physical activity program showed no difference in scores on the Digit Symbol Coding […]
Date: August 18, 2015 Source: Cell Press Summary: One major cause of human blindness is autoimmune uveitis, which is triggered by the activation of T cells, but exactly how and where the T cells become activated in the first place has been a long-standing mystery. A study reveals that gut microbes produce a molecule that […]
By James P. Meschino, DC, MS A study published in the July 2013 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition provides additional evidence suggesting higher nutritional status of certain B vitamins may be important in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 55 […]
Date: May 7, 2015 Source: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Summary: Scientists have found that baicalein significantly lowers eye pressure and may act as an all-natural treatment for glaucoma. Scientists have found that baicalein significantly lowers eye pressure and may act as an all-natural treatment for glaucoma. The research is being presented at the […]
March 20, 2015 High levels of total and long-term physical activity, as well as specific types of physical activity, may decrease the risk for age-related cataract later in life, researchers report in an article published in the February issue of Ophthalmology. Of 52,660 men and women 45 to 83 years of age who completed questionnaires to assess physical activity as […]
Vitamin B3, also called niacin and niacinamide, is an important water-soluble vitamin that can be found in many common foods including certain types of meat and organ meat, tuna fish, seeds, mushrooms, and others. Niacin is a part of the vitamin B complex, along with other B vitamins including Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and […]
March 04, 2015 Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Researchers evaluated 8208 adults aged ≥40 years to determine the association of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with periodontal disease and found that patients aged ≤60 years with periodontal disease had an increased risk for AMD (P = .006). Researchers suggest that further investigation of periodontal disease with […]
February 23, 2015 Ophthalmology: July 2014Volume 121, Issue 7, Pages 1428–1434.e2 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Researchers evaluated food frequency questionnaire responses from 41,514 adults to determine association of dietary patterns with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Results indicate that high intake of grain and white meat (chicken or fish, but not fried) may protect against developing advanced AMD, […]
Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin: Benefits, Sources, & Deficiency 15+1 4Tweet 1.1kLike 32Pin 0Share Affiliate Disclosure0 Comments Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin Vitamin B2, also called Riboflavin, is an important vitamin that also acts as an antioxidant within the body. Vitamin B2 is responsible for maintaining healthy blood cells, helping to boost energy levels, facilitating in a healthy metabolism, preventing free […]
Major cause of blindness linked to calcium deposits in the eye Date: January 19, 2015 Source: University College London – UCL Summary: Microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate have been linked to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness. AMD affects 1 in 5 people over 75, causing their vision to […]
Laird Harrison December 08, 2014 Eye health claims made for some supplements are not supported by evidence, and the supplements could pose a risk to the user, researchers say. “The scary thing is that the [US Food and Drug Administration] doesn’t regulate these supplements for safety or efficacy,” Jennifer J. Yong, MD, told Medscape Medical News. […]
Low Glycemic Diet Slows Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration is a leading cause of visual loss in elderly Americans. Worldwide, it represents one of the most common causes of irreversible blindness. To putstatistics related to macular degeneration in perspective, consider that the number of people living with macular degeneration is similar to the […]
October 18, 2014 By Cheryl Guttman Krader Chicago—A targeted approach to treatment based on the findings of a thorough history, appropriate testing, and clinical exam can be successful for bringing relief to many patients with dry eye that is difficult to manage, said Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, MD. However, when all else fails, ophthalmologists may want […]