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Macular degeneration linked to obesity
Researchers were examining why some people with a genetic predisposition develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD) while others with the genetic predisposition do not.
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Lab-grown retinal cells indicate possibility of clinical trials
Researchers hope that these cells are ready to be studied in human clinical trials
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Smokers can develop age-related macular degeneration earlier than non-smokers
To better protect overall health, including eye health, WHO encourages people to not use tobacco or e-cigarettes and for those who do use these products, they are encouraged to quit.
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Researchers successfully implant iPS cells in new dry eye therapy
The patient receiving the implant was a part of a clinical trial in the United States and is in the phase 1/2a to determine the therapy's safety.
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New Laser Detects Eye Diseases That Cause Vision Loss
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a non-contact laser imaging system that detects symptoms of eye diseases that cause vision loss.
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April is Women's Eye Health and Awareness Month
Women in the United States are at a higher risk for eye disease, with two out of every three people living with vision loss or vision problems being women.
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Fermented Paprika may offer Vision Health Benefits
The antioxidant activity of paprika, which is a source of carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and metabolites, has protective health properties.
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Research underway to develop artificial retina
Spanish researchers have created an artificial retina that could mesh better with the human eye better than current artificial retinas.
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New imaging technique could help in fight against age related vision loss
This technology could help researchers learn more about the causes of eye diseases that lead to vision loss.