Macular degeneration linked to obesity
age-related macular degeneration

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.
Lab-grown retinal cells indicate possibility of clinical trials
age-related macular degeneration

Lab-grown retinal cells indicate possibility of clinical trials

Researchers hope that these cells are ready to be studied in human clinical trials 
Smokers can develop age-related macular degeneration earlier than non-smokers
age related macular degeneration

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.
Researchers successfully implant iPS cells in new dry eye therapy
age related macular degeneration

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. 
New Laser Detects Eye Diseases That Cause Vision Loss
age-related macular degeneration

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.
April is Women's Eye Health and Awareness Month
age-related vision loss

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.
Fermented Paprika may offer Vision Health Benefits
age-related macular degeneration

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.
Research underway to develop artificial retina
age related macular degeneration

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.
New imaging technique could help in fight against age related vision loss
age-related vision loss

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.

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