Diet, Exercise, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
April 24th, 2012 by admin
Here are some concrete ways that patients can preserve their long-term vision.
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Bisphosphonates May Increase Risk for Uveitis and Scleritis
April 2nd, 2012 by admin
Patients using oral bisphosphonates for the first time may be at increased risk of developing scleritis and uveitis.
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Women With High Vitamin D Had Lower Risk for Early-Onset AMD
April 13th, 2011 by admin
High vitamin D blood levels appeared to be associated with a decreased risk for the development of early age-related macular degeneration among women younger than 75 years.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Lower Risk for AMD in Women
March 15th, 2011 by admin
Regular consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a significantly reduced risk for the development of age-related macular degeneration in women.
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Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity May Start at 31 Weeks
March 1st, 2011 by admin
Among infants born before 27 weeks of gestation, retinopathy of prematurity stage III did not occur before postmenstrual age of 31 weeks, and criteria for treatment were not reached before 32 weeks.
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Lifestyle Changes May Avert Age-Related Macular Degeneration
December 20th, 2010 by admin
Modifying lifestyles might reduce the risk for early age-related macular degeneration as much as 3-fold, lowering the risk for advanced macular degeneration in a person’s lifetime and societal costs.
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