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Abdominal Surgery Could Cause Vision Changes
Many people suffering from obesity turn to gastric bypass surgery as a weight loss solution. The procedure is not without its risks and resulting problems. Vitamin deficiencies are a side effect of...
Link Found Between St. John's Wort Use and Cataracts
Many people suffering from depression turn to the herbal supplement, St. John's Wort, as a natural remedy. A new study, however, found a relationship between use of the herb and the development of ...
Obesity Is a Major Factor in Vision Loss
Obesity is a major risk factor in both the onset and progression of several sight-threatening conditions. Despite this, a majority of the public is unaware of the link between obesity and vision lo...
Symptoms of Iritis Should Not Be Ignored
Iritis is an inflammation of the iris. Iritis can be caused by an underlying condition such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Lupus, Sarcoid, Shingles or inflammatory bowel disease or trauma to the...
Optical Coherence Tomography Aids in Diagnosing Eye Disease
Technological advances in ophthalmology allow eye doctors to more accurately diagnose and treat diseases of the eye. Instead of relying upon a vision screening to catch underlying problems with the...
AMD Patients Benefit From Cataract Surgery
A national study finds that cataract surgery proves to be beneficial to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients. The American Academy of Opthalmology details this report in their November i...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and many people do not realize that this
Lutein Helps Protect Eyes against Computer Strain and Visual Fatigue
Lutein, found in spinach and other green leafy vegetables, is one of several important nutrients that helps protect the eyes from the free radical changes that can affect healthy eye function macul...
age-related macular degeneration
Mice aren't human, but this could be important!
The journal Ophthalmology, compared the injection of Lucentis (ranibizumab) and Avastin (bevacizumab) into mice. Lucentis and Avastin had similar efficacy at suppressing sub-retinal neovascularizat...