Eating fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of developing macular degeneration in women. A new study reports a lower incidence of AMD in those eating one serving of fish per week compared to those who did not. Omega 3 May Reduce Eye Disease The study was to evaluate the potential benefits of eating fish and certain fatty acids with the development of the … [Read more...]
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Eating Fish and Omega-3′s Lower ARMD Risk in Women
Filed Under: Macular Degeneration, Nutrition Tagged With: age related eye disease study, AMD, fish, Macular Degeneration, Omega-3 fatty acid, tuna, Women's Health Study
Who Gets Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration, also known as ARMD, is a retinal disease that typically affects both eyes. It is not a disease that has typical inheritance patterns, yet there is a racial bias for developing the disease. Also, certain habits, such as smoking, seem to increase the risk. Are you at risk for developing the disease? Northern European Ancestry Typically, patients of northern European … [Read more...]
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Benefits of Omega 3 to Our Vision
(Today's post is contributed by Leslie Degner, RN, BSN. Her website is focused on Macular Degeneration. Thank you Leslie for sharing this information on Fatty Acids.) Fatty acids may improve macular degeneration. The importance of omega-3 fatty acids for a healthy brain are well known. But you may not know that these essential fatty acids (EFAs) may benefit our vision as well. These … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Macular Degeneration, Nutrition Tagged With: age related eye disease study, Fatty acid, Fish oil, Macular Degeneration, Oily fish, Omega-3 fatty acid
Prevent Vision Loss from Macular Degeneration
Vision loss from macular degeneration increases as we age. This means that more and more people may lose vision as the population (baby boomers) get older due to ARMD (Age Related Macular Degeneration). There are lots of recommendations on the Internet that just don't make sense. Here are a few practical recommendations and tips about ARMD, prevent vision loss and preserve your … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Macular Degeneration Tagged With: age related eye disease study, Conditions and Diseases, Eye Disorder, Health, Macular Degeneration, National Institutes of Health, Retina, vision loss
What Vitamins Prevent Macular Degeneration?
We've talked about this many times. Most people with macular degeneration do not need to be taking vitamins for macular degeneration. Whether the vitamins contain β-carotene, zeaxanthin or lutein, most people just don't need to be taking them. There is lots of anecdotal evidence that certain elements, such as β-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein may be helpful, and indeed these specific … [Read more...]
Spinach and Carrots – Good for Your Eyes?
There is a lot of confusing information regarding what you should eat for the health of your eyes. There is still a lot of confusion about proven supplements that may affect the rate of progression of macular degeneration. Previous posts included information about the results of AREDS 1, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and their ability to slow down ARMD and the prospects for AREDS 2. Remember that … [Read more...]
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Does Your Diet Reduce Risk for Macular Degeneration? Part 1
Good Morning! I am going to review, over the next 2-3 days, the dietary and vitamin recommendations for patients that have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. Today's Post: What has been proven and not proven to work. Focusing on the AREDS study and the supplements. Next: Part II: What looks promising from a dietary standpoint, i.e. what things to eat that may help AMD, but … [Read more...]
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AREDS Database is Open to Public
The data, including patient records, from the largest prospective study of macular degeneration is now "open source." The Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) was completed in 2001. It followed over 4000 patients for at least five years looking at factors that influence the development of macular degeneration and cataract. This study proved conclusively that certain vitamin supplements, in … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cataract, Macular Degeneration, Nutrition, Retina Tagged With: age related eye disease study, Cataract, DNA, Eye Disorders, Health, Macular Degeneration, Research, Retina
Cataract Surgery Does Not Cause Macular Degeneration
A recent study reports that there is no link between cataract surgery and the development of macular degeneration. The Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) was a large randomized prospective trial that examined the chance of developing macular degeneration. This was a prospective study where patients were examined before and afer cataract surgery for the presence of macular degeneration. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Cataract, Macular Degeneration, Retina Tagged With: age related eye disease study, AREDS, ARMD, cataract surgery
