Articles categorized as Macular Degeneration

Will Blue Light from Screens Harm Your Vision?

Can You Prevent Macular Degeneration with Supplements?

Supplements don't seem to prevent macular degeneration, but they may slow its progression in certain individuals.

Baby Boomers Less Likely to Have AMD

A long-term study shows that rates of AMD have dropped dramatically with each generation during the twentieth century.

How to Save Your Vision Despite Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss among older adults, but both drugs used to treat wet macular degeneration preserve vision.

Low Vitamin D Level Raises Risk of Macular Degeneration

In women with a specific genetic marker, a low vitamin D level boosted the likelihood of developing macular degeneration during a three year study.

Will Supplement Ward Off Macular Degeneration and Vision Loss?

A randomized controlled trial found that a specific multi-vitamin and mineral supplement could slow moderate or advanced macular degeneration.

Macular Degeneration Not Slowed by Fish Oil

Will Your Aspirin Lead to Blindness?

An observational study shows that regular aspirin users have a greater risk of developing macular degeneration that could result in blindness.

Will Turmeric Prevent Blood Clots?

Fish against Macular Degeneration

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Delay Macular Degeneration