Results for Macular Disorders

More than 13 million people in the U.S. suffer from macular degeneration, and about half of all Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts. From a nutritional standpoint, a large-scale research project conducted by the National Eye Institute has shown that there are several nutrients that help protect our eyes. The most important foods for preventing macular degeneration are ones that are rich in

Macular degeneration and cataracts are among age-related eye problems. But there are other things that can affect eye health.

September is Healthy Aging Month, making it an ideal time to shed some light on an important issue that impacts millions as we age – our eyesight. With around 1.75 million people in the country having age-related macular degeneration, according to the National Institutes of Health, and another 2.2 million suffering from glaucoma, vision is …

Smoking can affect your eye health. Learn how cigarettes cause vision loss through cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye health problems.

Incorporate your eye health as part of your regular health check-ups. Having a comprehensive dilated eye exam is one of the best things you can do to make sure that you're seeing the best you can and that you're keeping your eyes healthy. Millions of people have problems with their vision every year. Some of these problems can cause permanent vision loss and even blindness, while others are common problems that can be easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Some Tips for…

Macular edema occurs when there is abnormal leakage and accumulation of fluid in the macula from damaged blood vessels in the nearby retina. A common cause of macular edema is diabetic retinopathy, a disease that can happen to people with diabetes. Macular edema can also occur after eye surgery, in association with age-related macular degeneration, or as a consequence of inflammatory diseases that affect the eye. Any disease that damages blood vessels in the retina can cause macular edema.

In some people, AMD advances so slowly that vision loss does not occur for a long time. In others, the disease progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in one or both eyes. As AMD progresses, a blurred area near the center of vision is a common symptom. Over time, the blurred area may grow larger or you may develop blank spots in your central vision. Objects also may not appear to be as bright as they used to be…

Certain vitamins and minerals found in food may play a role in preventing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. These include the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E; the antioxidant mineral zinc; the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin; and th...

Learn all about the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes people to switch between different moods.

Patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have to endure regular injections into the eye. But a radiotherapy treatment could drastically reduce the need for them.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. You should know the risk factors and treatment options.

Researchers are building a program that could help identify and diagnose speech and language disorders.

In a step forward in the battle against macular degeneration, researchers at the UVA School of Medicine have discovered a trigger for the damaging inflammation.

Take a look at what age-related macular degeneration is and what you need to look out for.

Posted // Tuesday, June 18, 2013
By: Dr. Lydia Lane
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to join Tom Brannon on THV11 to provide awareness and information on macular degeneration, an eye disease common in people 65 and older that can cause you to lose areas of your vision and hinder daily activities such as reading or driving and even lead to blindness
You can watch the interview below and read more about macular degeneration and how you can prevent it.
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The founders of NuEyes saw an opportunity to help the millions of people with macular degeneration.

Bipolar disorder affects both men and women, but triggers, symptoms, and treatments may be different for women. Find out how gender affects this condition.

May is Healthy Vision Month and while wearing sunglasses and other sunwear accessories is very important, many people aren’t aware of the role everyday diet takes in eye health. Many, who are aware, know carrots to be a great source of nutrients for eye health but there are actually many other excellent (and tasty) sources
As many people know, Omega-3 Fatty Acids are important for reduction…

A list of ten foods for eye health that prevent eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts.

Although the eyelid is designed to protect the eye, its skin is exceedingly thin and contains many fragile tissues that may be injured by UV light. Inside the eye, the lens and the cornea, both transparent, filter UV rays, but by doing so for many years, they may become damaged. This is especially true for the lens, which through years of UV absorption, turns yellowish and cataractous. The lens is the eye's transparent focusing mechanism, located between the iris and the vitreous humor…