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Visual acuity in Type 2 Diabetics worsened by drinking alcohol
Type 2 diabetic patients may be at an increased risk of declining visual acuity if they partake in moderate to heavy alcohol consumption. In addition, researchers determined that the association wi...
Diabetics may have inflated IOP readings
Researchers determined that the central corneal thickness was higher in diabetic patients than in patients without diabetes. This increased thickness may cause intraocular pressure (IOP) measuremen...
Cardiovascular risk factors play a role in cataracts
Age-related cataracts are often linked with several other conditions. In a recent study, Nemet et. al. found that there is an association between cataracts and the incidence of cardiovascular disea...
FDA rejects drug for treatment of diabetic macular edema
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the investigational drug Iluvien cannot be approved in its present form for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. Alimera Sciences Inc. and ...
Some good news for diabetics
A new study debunks the theory that the longer a person has been diabetic the more likely it is for serious eye disease is to develop. The study involved patients who have had Type I Diabetes for a...
Fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids hinder advanced macular degeneration.
Yet another study detailed in the professional journal,
Diabetic patients should have annual eye exam
Diabetic patients are urged to have a yearly eye exam to spot any symptoms of glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. However, it's estimated that only half of diabetics follow this recommendation. An ev...
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While it is known that anorexia nervosa can have devastating effects on the human body, a recent study reveals that eyes can suffer significant eye damage as well. The study was published in the
Women can cut AMD risk by two-thirds
A recent observational study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology reveals that women who exercise, eat a balanced diet, and don't smoke can cut their risk of developing age-related mac