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Have you heard about omega 3 and retina health? The studies make yet another case why you need to be getting more omega 3 fatty acids in your diet. It turns out, they can protect your eyesight. Since they already protect your brain and your heart it's no surprise they can prevent macular degeneration too. And studies show they do. Macular degeneration is the main cause of blindness and eyesight breakdown in people over 65. It affects 1,651,335 people according to one source. But essential fatty acids can help protect you. Results from a series of Australian studies show that people who got a lot of omega 3 fatty acids experienced a 38% reduction in risk of this disease. Essentially, omega 3 prevent...

Vision problems due to the onset of macular degeneration are quite prevalent, especially in the elderly. Macular degeneration occurs when the macula, located in the central portion of the retina in the eye, becomes weakened or damaged. The result is a loss of central vision. Central vision is used to read and drive, so it is crucial to save as much of a patient's vision as possible as soon as possible. Although this medical condition has no cure at this time, there are some promising new macular degeneration treatments that have shown to alleviate and slow down some of the symptoms of age-related macular degeneration. There is a range of vision loss that can occur depending on the severity and...

Till now there is no effective cure for age-related macular degeneration. This is mainly because little is known about the cause of age-related macular degeneration. Several new treatments are in the clinical stage and most of the existing treatments only delay the progress of the disease. Dry AMD: There is no effective cure for dry AMD but if detected at the initial or intermediate stage further advancement of the disease can be delayed. Vitamins are prescribed for delaying the advancement of the disease from the intermediate stage to advanced stage. Several treatments are in the experimental stage. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) of National Eye Institute in 2001 released a report after...

Macular degeneration is a term used to describe a disease that affects the central vision in the eye. The macula is within the retina in the back of the eye. This macula ensures that the vision in the eye is sharp and clear. Macular degeneration is considered to be age-related with no known causes and can occur when the arteries that nourish the macula begin to harden. When the arteries that nourish the retina harden they deprive the macula of necessary nutrients which ensure healthy and perfect vision. When nutrients that are necessary for retinal health do not reach the macula within the retinal tissues they become damaged and die. The result is a blurry, distorted and gray area (a spot) that...

ar Degeneration is an eye disease that affects the macula, located towards the back of the eye, along the retina. The macula is the part of the eye that is responsible for processing light in order to generate sharp, detailed and clear images that are then sent to the brain. Macular Degeneration typically does not appear until age 40, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMG) typically develops in people aged 55 and older. Hereditary and Age Appear to be Main Causes Because of its prevalence among family members, it is believed that genetics play a major role in the development of Macular Degeneration. Genetics also plays a role in AMG; however with AMG the simple aging process seems to be the...

There are a number of eye conditions that can occur that can negatively affect the quality of a person's life. It doesn't have to go as far as blindness or even partial blindness for a person to desire or need some form of vision correction. Ongoing glasses wearing or even blurred vision can be a nuisance and lead to everyday problems. The advancements in technology have been great in the area of eye care and so from relatively minor ailments to serious eye diseases and conditions such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, treatment is available. Here is a guide to some common eye problems, symptoms that occur and the treatment available. Macular Degeneration This is a very common cause...

It is often thought that when you are diagnosed with macular degeneration it means you will inevitably lose your eyesight, but thankfully this is not necessarily the case. The word degeneration means the ‘deterioration of a tissue or an organ in which its function is diminished or its structure is impaired' which in itself conjures a grim image. The macula is a small area near the center of the retina; therefore macular degeneration means the deterioration of the cells of the Macular. Macular degeneration affects central vision but not your peripheral vision and there are two types - dry and wet. 90% of people with macular degeneration have the dry variety with the symptom being yellow spots...

Macular degeneration devices can provide the solution that low vision patients are looking for. They can include specialized eye glasses, computer programs and other technologies that help to maximize the existing vision of those living with macular degeneration symptoms. This degenerative visual condition usually affects the elderly, although some patients are genetically disposed to it as well. The macula, located in the central portion of the retina, is where detail vision is located. When the macula changes, resulting in bleeding, weaknesses or wasting, degeneration of the macula is the resulting medical condition. It often leaves patients with reduced central vision, and thus often means a...

What is retina? The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye and sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. When the retina detaches, it is lifted or pulled from its normal position. If not promptly treated, retinal detachment can cause permanent vision loss. The retina is about the size of a postage stamp. It consists of a central area called the macula and a much larger peripheral retina. The light receptor cells within the retina are of two types, called the rods and the cones. Rods allow us to see in reduced illumination. Cones provide us with sharpness of vision. The peripheral retina allows us to see objects on either side (peripheral...

Like any other part of the body, the eyes need proper nutrition for them to work as optimally as possible. There are specific types of food and vitamins that can help prevent eye diseases and improve vision. As a natural consequence of aging, the eyesight usually deteriorates. While this degeneration is inevitable, getting proper nutrition for the eyes can help decrease its negative effects and even slow down the aging process. Medical experts in urbane scrubs have identified several vitamins and minerals that are good for the eyes. Antioxidants Antioxidants help fight the effects of oxidation on the eye tissue and eye structure, halting or decreasing the destruction of the tissues. Much of the...

When you received your type 2 diabetes diagnosis, perhaps if was difficult for you to understand how this condition has the power to affect almost every organ in your body... even your eyes! If left unchecked, type 2 diabetes has the ability to bring about a number of devastating long-term complications... one of the most common is damage to your eyes. On the bright side, you can prevent some of these problems by having an eye exam yearly and getting treatment should any symptoms be found. The typical diabetic eye diseases are: - diabetic retinopathy - cataracts and - glaucomaLet's take a look at the most common eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, and what it can mean for you. It develops in the...

Betsy Graham of Baily, NC thought that her driving days were over. "I could not read the street signs soon enough and I couldn't pass the vision test at the DMV office." Bill Henderson of Belhaven, NC wanted to be able to read and write more easily. He wanted to see the nails and screws when he tried to use them in home repairs. He wanted to recognize people's faces and see his grandchildren singing in the church choir. But he thought those days were over when he was diagnosed with macular degeneration. Neither Besty nor Bill knew that a low vision optometrist could help with some of those issues. In some states, telescopic glasses can be used to pass the vision test for driving. This can allow some...

Avastin has been a wonder drug for me. Early in 2009, I noticed that something was very wrong with my vision. Vertical lines were all broken. If I was driving, the phone poles looked like their top halves were separate from their bottom halves. Worse, when I looked at the computer screen, the letters were all broken. I could not read. I went to see my retina specialist (rs) who took some pictures and then did an opthalmic angiogram. My husband watched the screen and, once the dye was injected, he could actually see blood dripping in one area. The rs diagnosed myopic macular degeneration in my right eye with a bleed that was causing the problem. He asked me to come back the following morning for a...

Macular degeneration is basically a breakdown of the support tissue that maintains the macula. It begins with eh accumulation of waste and lipid deposits that clog this support tissue, making it impossible to keep the macula's rods and cone cells clean and supplied with adequate oxygen. Without adequate oxygen, the rods and cones eventually asphyxiate. In wet macular degeneration, abnormal, unstable blood vessels grow thought the support tissue, probably in response to the lack of oxygen. Ironically, these vessels are prone to leaks, which food the rods and cones with blood, asphyxiating them even more quickly. But why does this whole cycle of oxygen deprivation from accumulated waste and lipids...

Deteriorating eyesight and eye disease will strike an estimated 38 million baby boomers over the next two decades. Many will become functionally blind, unable to drive, and dependent on others to live. Why is this threat so substantial? Consider the fact that our eyes get almost NO protection from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. This bombardment of UV rays leads to free-radical damage responsible for the vast majority of vision problems. Worse yet, the great majority of Americans live in or near a city, where eyes are overexposed to pollution and suffer from more free radical damage than any other organ in your body. New research indicates the free-radical assault on your eyes may be mitigated by...

Macular degeneration is loss of central vision as one ages. It is also called aging retinal disease because it impairs reading vision. Macular degeneration is the fastest growing cause of legal blindness in the United States. Laser treatment can arrest the fast-progressing form of macular degeneration, but does not improve vision or preserve eyesight. Therefore, prevention is the best option. Are you at high risk for macular degeneration? If you are over 65, you are at risk, and the risk increases proportionately with age. If you have blue eyes you are at higher risk than those with brown eyes, because blue eyes enable the blue-violet sun rays to penetrate deeper into the eye tissues of the retina...

An aging friend of mine had recently developed macular segeneration and had asked me if there were any recommendations I could make to help save his eyesight. Besides having him see his eye doctor, I suggested a few natural methods but I knew he had waited too long to stop this ongoing disease. Now at 75 regardless of his great physical shape, he lost his ability to read, to play golf, and to do many of the activities he enjoyed. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the U.S. in people over 55. Most people, like my friend, are unaware that this eye disease can usually be prevented. Even if you've already got it, there's a good possibility of reversing it, or of halting its...

Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Diabetic Retinopathy Pharmaceutical Market 2010-2025    - what does the future hold for drugs to treat those disorders?    Our new report examines current and future prospects for the age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) pharmaceutical markets. The global market for AMD and DR drugs exceeded $2.5bn in 2009, with growth from previous years. We predict that the overall market will expand from 2010 onwards. The rising prevalence of AMD and DR is due to aging populations worldwide and other changes. In particular, the world is facing a "diabetes epidemic", with soaring numbers of people with diabetes and related complications, including...

y"> To take zeaxanthin and lutein supplements is an alternative to eating foods that contain the nutrients. The foods might not be on your list of favorites. But, before you buy a lutein supplement, take a few moments to learn how to judge the quality. Foods that contain the nutrients include kale, spinach and collards. Other foods contain small, barely measurable amounts. Those include corn, broccoli, eggs, oranges and green peas. The lutein supplements currently on the market are not derived from any of those foods, because of the low content. You have likely seen some of the "whole food" formulas. Before you invest in one of them, check the nutrient content. If it is not listed, then you really...

Macular degeneration usually generates a gradual and painless loss of vision. The signs and symptoms of AMD may depend upon what type of the disease a person may have - Dry AMD or Wet AMD. Retinal examinations such as Ophthalmoscopy, Vision testing, Fundus photography, Amsler grid test and Fluorescein angiography may also detect early signs of macular Degeneration before symptoms occur. The general symptoms common to both dry and wet of Macular Degeneration include loss of central vision, difficulty reading or performing tasks that involve detail and close work, and blurred or distorted vision such as wavy or bent appearances of straight lines. Some of the symptoms associated with dry Macular...

Conventional medicine offers no effective prevention for macular degeneration. Over 40 scientific studies, however, confirm the value of food in preventing the condition. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that the more survey respondents ate fruits and vegetables high in beta-carotene, the less they likely they were to develop macular degeneration. Eating collard greens and spinach, in particular, is associated with a lower rate of the disease. The Beaver Dam Eye Study examined the diets of 2,003 individuals aged 43 to 84 and found that consumption of foods containing either beta-carotene (the collard greens and spinach previously mentioned, as well as apricots, carrots...

As we age so do our eyes so it is important to take precautions to avoid certain eye problems. A common eye problem is called macular degeneration that comes with aging. This eye problem is caused by deterioration of the tissues in the eye. This is a chronic eye disease with no cure, but promising new treatments emerging. It can give a person blurry vision and central blind spots. There are two different kinds of macular degeneration, which are the wet and dry kind. The wet kind is known to be more serious but less likely to occur. This kind can give you visual distortions such as seeing straight lines being crooked or wavy in appearance. You may notice objects looking very small or being farther...

ARMD is a type of disease which causes the progressive damage to macula (the center part retina that permits us for seeing fine details). Once the macula deteriorates, persons can experience the blurredness or darkness at the center of their visualization. The macular degeneration can lead to the loss of central vision that is very much needed for important activities such as driving, reading and recognition of faces. Peripheral sight is generally preserved into macular degeneration, hence, blindness do not normally occur even to the advanced stage of macular disease. On the other hand, central vision looses impairs ability on performing most of the activities in the everyday living and causes more...

Lutein and macular degeneration are important to protect your eye vision. Lutein being a pigment is naturally having the ability to absorb the UV rays from the sun. Since this substance is present in the eyes, it helps to ensure proper eye vision. Lutein is in the retina of our eyes. This nutrition cannot be synthesized by our body. Hence external source is the only alternative. Broccoli, spinach, tomato, lettuce, papaya, corn, etc. are rich in lutein. When we talk about lutein and macular degeneration, we should know that there are two types of macular degeneration AMD. One is dry. This is a slow process. The macula will become thinner and thinner and ultimately vanish. You will have time to...

With the use of proper lighting, large print books, magnifying reading glasses and low vision rehabilitation, someone with macular degeneration or low vision can continue to enjoy reading their favorite magazines, newspapers and books. 1. Improve your Lighting Lighting needs increase for those with dry or wet macular degeneration. Proper lighting can help with seeing details clearer and reduces the need for magnification. This is the first and most important reading aid. Use a gooseneck or swing arm lamp that is adjustable. With this type of lamp you can bend the lamp to a position that directs the light to exactly where you need it. Get a lamp that offers 3-way lighting. That way you can increase...

There are two forms of macular degeneration; wet and dry. The wet form is defined by the presence of abnormal blood vessels developing within the layers of the retina. These vessels, called choroidal neovascularization, leak, bleed and cause damage to the retina. While there is no treatment for the dry form, the accepted treatment for wet macular degeneration is intraocular injections of anti-VEGF medications. What is VEGF? Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) is a protein that is liberated by cells in the retina. The growth factor induces new blood vessels to form and also keeps them "alive." Without the growth factor, no new vessels can grow and existing clusters of abnormal vessels shrink up...

Lutein for macular degeneration is very important. It is a pigment naturally deposited in the retina of our eyes. It is to protect the eyes from UV rays of the son. Lutein as a pigment cannot be synthesized by our body. Apart from the eyes, it is present in the entire skin of our body which is exposed to sun. This pigment is not only to protect from UV rays but also an important antioxidant. When our cells become weak due to old age or for some other reasons, the cells in the retina will not be able to carry this pigment and the potency is depleted. In such cases the retina will be affected. Blurred eye vision and cataract are the results. Hence lutein for macular degeneration is important. In fact...

Macular degeneration is a known eye condition that many people each year suffer from. This is when zeaxanthin and lutein are no longer being produced by the retinas within your eyes. When this happens you will lose a lot of your daily abilities and eventually your eyesight will disappear altogether. Luckily for you, there are ways that you can replace the lutein in your body so that you can reap these 3 benefits immediately! 1. Antioxidant As you may have heard before, antioxidants are great for the body when looking to flush everything out. You want to keep your system clean at all times so that you can maintain that healthy lifestyle easily. Lutein for macular degeneration is used in order to...

Are you aware of the fact that smoking affects your own eye? A disease called Age-related Macular Degeneration affects 1.65 million of Americans above 50 years and there is no cure. There are many medications which have been experimented to diagnose the disease. The diseases which can be diagnosed can treat symptoms. The recent studies done by the researchers have proved that, the risk of AMD can be reduced by quitting smoking. Even the studies have shown that the non-smokers living with smokers have double chances of development of AMD. The former smokers, who had left smoking for past twenty years experienced same risk, as those of smokers never smoked before. Smoking helps in impairing the...

There is now conclusive evidence that omega 3 and retina health are connected. If you want to protect and improve your vision, quality fish oil supplements can help you achieve this. The main reason is down to one particular type of omega 3 fatty acid called DHA. This type makes up a large proportion of the fats in your retina and also in your brain. Omega 3 and retina health are connected because your eyes need the DHA fats to ensure the correct functioning of the photoreceptor cells. These omega 3 fats also help you to avoid age related eye disease too. The US National Eye Institute says that omega 3 reduces the risk of age related blindness by over 30% in a recent study and found that that it...

By 2020, as many as 7.5 million people over 65 years of age may suffer from vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This grim scenario comes from Drs. Gisele Soubrane of the Clinique Ophthalmologique Universitaire de Creteil in France, and Neil M. Bressler of the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the United States in their report published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. "AMD occurs most frequently in people above 50 years of age, with a strong increase in prevalence in people over 65 years of age. This rapid increase in AMD prevalence with age will probably pose a growing health problem for developed countries because of...

Carrot juice can be used as a nutritional aid for macular degeneration, which is the number one cause of vision loss in the elderly. Freshly juiced from your own juicer, carrot juice is deliciously sweet and provides many valuable nutrients to optimize eye health. Macula means spot, which in the case of macular degeneration, refers to the spot on the retina. The retina is at risk when there is a lack of antioxidants in the diet, causing premature aging and deterioration. Consuming generous amounts of the body's protective antioxidants, namely vitamins C and E, the carotenes, and small amounts of the mineral, selenium, will help protect your sight. Carrot juice is abundant in these antioxidants...

The macula is the area of the eye that is in front and around the retina. It connects with the choroid which contains the blood vessels that feed and keep the eyes. In between the blood vessels we also have the optical nerves that transmit information to the brain from each eye. The brain processes the information separately and puts it together as one picture, not two separate pictures. When we see something, we see the complete picture. How does your brain determine depth and distance? When a person has taken eye supplements and vitamins for a long time his eyes do not have a problem making these adjustments. When you look forward, the visions of each eye overlap in the middle and reach way back...

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the #1 cause of blindness among Senior Citizens. Because the Baby Boomers are now becoming seniors, vision loss from macular degeneration is a growing problem. About 1.75 million Americans have ARMD now and it's projected that it might affect 3 million Americans by 2020. Approximately 300,000 will become legally blind. Although anyone can have it, ARMD occurs most often in Caucasian females over age 65. Smoking increases the risk 6 times and living with a smoker doubles your risk. Being overweight also can double your risk. Another big risk factor is the excessive light exposure that surfers, sailors, farm workers, etc are exposed to. Most of our retina...

As a baby boomer myself, with a husband who has a strong family history of AMD, we are on a quest to become educated on macular degeneration prevention and to do what we can to prevent vision loss for ourselves and our children and grandchildren. Here are the top AMD prevention tips: 1. Wear Sunglasses Wearing sunglasses is the first and easiest way to protect your eyes and to prevent eye damage due to UV-A and UV B sunrays. The retinal cells are very vulnerable to the damages of oxidization since they are exposed to ultraviolet light. That is why it is so important to protect our eyes with sunglasses that provide 100% UV-A and UV-B protection. The sun's rays not only cause damage to the retina but...

What is the common thread between glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy? These all have in common the eye, but more importantly, more than any other generation, they all attack senior citizens. In other words, they affect the aging eye. Aging is the common factor of all four of these conditions. Considered an 'end stage' illness, Glaucoma occurs when other factors are present and when combined. It is characterized by high pressure in the eye, which may cause serious damage to the optic nerve and could result in blindness, if untreated. High intraocular (eye) pressure, family history, race, cupping of the optic nerve, central cornea thickness less than 0.5mm, and aging...

p>If you want to reduce your risk of macular degeneration, you want more than zeaxanthin tablets, alone can provide, according to recent studies. Researchers have found that there is a reduced risk of the condition among people that have high circulating blood levels of other carotenoids, too. The carotenoids are nutrients found in a broad range of brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Any vegetable may contain very small amounts of each of these nutrients, but only certain ones have been identified as "good" sources. Beta-carotene is the best known of the carotenoids. The best source is carrots. Cooking carrots reduces their nutrient content and, as with all vegetables, the nutrient content...

Eye diseases are a topic that can be found in health news just about every day. Nobody wants to have trouble with their eyesight but it happens to people all the time. You can try to keep your overall health in tiptop shape but sometimes it doesn't matter what you do, you still get sick. There's so many diseases that can affect the eyes that it is hard to keep track of them all. Luckily, there are trained professionals, such as vision doctors, who are specialized in this area. Sometimes vision problems can happen due to eyestrain or a person not taking care of their eyes correctly, yet there are others who are genetically predisposed. Open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma, cataracts, dry...

Is there any condition that green tea won't benefit? In recent news, green tea consumption has been shown to help with glaucoma prevention. A study done by the University of Hong Kong tested the beverage on rats to observe the effects of the antioxidants on their eyes. The results indicated that, for up to 20 hours after green tea consumption, the antioxidants still had an effect of reducing oxidative stress on the eye. While, for humans, this may come as a result of drinking four or more cups per day, these benefits compound to those offered to weight loss, depression, and cancer prevention. The study done by the University of Hong Kong consists of several rats being fed green tea overtime...

Almost everybody tries his best to keep healthy and fit, including lowering cholesterol, drinking less and doing body exercises. But people who take good care of eyes are not as many as those who take care of body. Though a lot of people have eye problems since young, they do not pay much attention to eye care, not to mention take effective measurements to protect eyes. Eyes are part of our body. They influence the body and are influenced by the body, simultaneously. So body diseases can lead to eye problems. People who suffer from diabetes related issues and who smoke a lot are more likely to lose his eyesight, as smoking and other diseases will result in the damage of blood vessels behind the eyes...

You've probably heard it a hundred times, but omega 3 and retina health are directly linked. Unfortunately, many people are going to suffer from macular degeneration as they grow older. The trouble is that there is no cure that has been discovered to fix this degeneration. Therefore, we need to use preventative measures instead. What is Macular Degeneration? Basically, macular degeneration is when we lose what is called our 'central vision.' This can begin as a mere black spot, but this may stay there or even worsen. How can you prevent it? By taking an omega 3 supplement. Omega 3 and Retina About half of our retina (the central part of our eye) is made up of DHA essential fatty acids. DHA is the...

Have you heard about the connection between omega 3 and retina health? Omega 3 fatty acids offer a lot of health benefits and promoting a healthy retina is one of them. Omega 3 and retina health are directly linked and omega 3 is important not only in the development of the retina but in the prevention of retinopathies as well. What is the retina in the first place? The retina is the tissue lining the surface of the eye. It is sensitive to light and exposure to light triggers a series of chemical and electrical activities that produce nerve impulses. These nerve impulses travel to the different visual centers in the brain through the optic nerve fibers. It can be compared to the film of a camera...

The link between omega 3 and retina health is well established today with the main fatty acid DHA playing a crucial role. Using the right supplement can protect your eyes and improve your vision. Of the two main omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, it is DHA that is a major structural component of the eye membranes and responsible for maintaining their thickness and fluidity. The US National Eye Institute states that DHA omega 3 reduces the risk of age related blindness by over 30% in a recent study and found that that it helps the eyes by acting as an anti-inflammatory, one of the key features of omega 3. A British study also found that taking regular fish oil supplements rich in DHA omega 3 can...

It has recently been found that new surgery techniques may be able to not only arrest but also boost your vision and provide you with relief from macular degeneration (for both the dry macular as well as the wet macular types). But first, let's see the group of people who are generally found to have AMD. Around 1.6 million Americans which are over the age of 50 have been seen to have the later stage of AMD. This figure includes people who are afflicted by geographic atrophy along with those who also have wet or exudative AMD. These statistics do not include the number of people who have been diagnosed with early and intermediate stages of AMD. Preserving Your General Vision Surgery involving Thermal...

As a person gets older it is important for him to visit an eyeglasses doctor to get his vision checked out if he notices any loss of sight. This is especially so if this person is a driver because failure to do so could lead to loss of life, or manslaughter. Some people experience macular degeneration as they age. The effects of this are blind spots out of nowhere and blurry vision. The tissues in one's eye get weaker and deteriorate with time. There is no known magic bullet for this at the moment but there are new theoretical treatments in the pipeline that have yet to pass their final tests with the FDA. When it comes to macular degeneration there are two classifications: dry and wet. Dry Macular...

While there is no proven treatment for macular degeneration, especially when it is in the dry form, laser photocoagulation therapy has been seen to be effective in some cases of wet macular degeneration. This form of therapy involves closing of the leaky blood vessels. While this can act as a good preventive measure for any further loss of vision, it can not rehabilitate vision that is lost. A therapy that causes less damage than photocoagulation therapy is the photodynamic therapy, which has been in use for the treatment of wet macular degeneration in recent times. This form of treatment effectively halts the growth of further blood vessels. Whatever the treatment modality, early detection can be...

Macular degeneration (sometimes referred to as ARMD) is caused when the retina is compromised by yellow deposits called drusen or by abnormal blood cells that collect in the macula. The macula is the central part of the retina and protects the sensitive retina receptors. The disease progresses either gradually or, in some cases, quite quickly. Central vision deteriorates but side vision (or peripheral vision) isn't affected. Each day, scientists look for an innovative new treatment for macular degeneration that will help people regain some of the vision they have lost. At the present, there are no cures for ARMD. The treatments that are currently available are focused on saving what is left of a...

Eyes being one of the most important organs in Ayurveda, all five elements play a role in maintaining eye health. Earth (prithivi) governs the muscular part of the eye, fire (tejas) rules the blood vessels, air (vayu) governs the color, water (apu) dominates the white area, and space (akasha) controls the tear ducts and channels.According to ayurvedic studies, eye problems are caused by upsetting of one of the three doshas namely an imbalance in vata, pitta or kapha doshas. Improper Eye care can result in the following: - Impaired vision (need of glasses) - Cataracts - Damaged Retinas - Blindness Causes - Vata disorders in the eye tend to lead to dryness, poor vision and eyestrain. - Pitta...

Macular Degeneration Symptoms can be diagnosed in several ways. From anything to a prescription change to your vision becoming increasingly blurry, you need to visit an eye doctor to check for the possibility of of this ailment. Here are some of the symptoms:o One common symptom of MD, is seeing spots. Especially if these spots become blind spots, where you might see a dark color instead of what's in front of you, you could be experiencing MD.o Another symptom is seeing some objects in a smaller size in one eye than in the other. While this can seem like a scary concept, it can be helped by eye doctors if you catch it in enough time.o Another typical symptom you might experience is metamorphosis...