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Researchers have found that certain supplement combinations actually modify how genes and proteins affect the behavior of  white blood cells (macrophages) in the retina. They are investigating whether the reason that supplements are helpful against macular degeneration is due to regulation of these macrophage phenotypes.1 If there is a positive in a age-related macular degeneration … Continue reading "How to Slow Macular Degeneration Progression" The post How to Slow Macular Degeneration Progression appeared first on Natural Eye Care Blog: News & Research on Vision . https://www.lvcenter4sight.com/how-to-slow-macular-degeneration-progression/

Some of the most common eye issues facing Americans, like macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma, are diseases most common among the elderly. But vision problems can happen to anyone at any time. For 48-year-old NBC Today anchor Savannah Guthrie, her ongoing vision problems and need for eye surgery is the result of being struck in the eye. Credit: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank Guthrie still had vision problems four months after having extensive surgery to treat a tear in her retina, reports People . She suffered the injury after her 3-year-old son accidentally hit her in the eye with a toy. Her doctors intended to try to fix her problems with laser surgery. But they decided that retinal surgery, which includes a long recovery period, would be needed. The night before the surgery in December, her vision in the injured eye went from blurry to dark. The retinal tear worsened quickly and her vision was lost vision temporarily. “And that’s what happens if you don’t fix this: You lose you...

Air pollution is a mixture of natural and man-made substances in the air we breathe. How toxic it is depends on what the air pollution is made of and how much there is. Based on a recent study, protecting one’s eyes with a physical barrier may not prevent eye problems because chemicals we breathe in may make their way to our eyes through the bloodstream. Compared to many places, Lehigh Valley’s air quality is generally pretty good, but it may be bad where you live, work or while you commute to work on busy streets or highways. A study by Dr. Suh-Hang Hank Juo and his colleagues from the center for myopia and eye disease at China Medical University in Taiwan showed for the first time in a large population that exposure to two common air pollutants, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO), can lead to an increased chance of developing age-related macular degeneration , which causes damage to the macula, in the center of the eye, resulting in blurry central vision and potential...

Macular degeneration is an age-related condition that can impact the center of your visual field. It’s a condition that can last for years with little impact, but as you age the changes can reach the point where seeing clearly becomes impossible. The macula is the most sensitive part of the retina in the back of the eye. It consists of millions of light-sensing cells creating sharp, central vision. The retina converts light into electrical signals which are sent to the brain through the optic nerve. The brain translates these signals to images. If the macular is damaged, the center of your visual field appears blurry, distorted or dark. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss for those fifty and older. It damages to the macula and for some it worsens very slowly and vision loss takes a long time. For others the progression is much faster, leading to vision loss. A blurry area near the center of vision is often the first visual symptom of AMD. The a...

How To Protect Your Vision There are no guarantees taking certain steps will prevent vision loss or blindness, but they can reduce the chances of it happening. Once you start these healthy vision habits, hopefully you’ll stick to them and enjoy your vision for years to come. Food is your body’s fuel. Without the proper fuel, it can’t function well. That’s true for any organ, whether it’s your heart, kidneys or eyes. A well-balanced diet and exercise should also help stay at a healthy weight. If you can avoid obesity your reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes , the leading cause of blindness in adults. The dangers of smoking are mostly known for increasing the chances of cancer, heart attacks and emphysema. But tobacco use also increases the risk of suffering cataracts , may damage your optic nerve and cause macular degeneration . If you want to quit but have failed in the past, see your physician to get help. Sunglasses may protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. ...