As the eye ages many people may deal with the devastating eye disease called macular degeneration. AMD) is a medical condition which usually affects older adults and results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the macula) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in “dry” and “wet” forms. [...]
Mitochondrial DNA Damage as a Potential Mechanism for Age-related Macular Degeneration New study shows that the progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration may be connected to ongoing damage to mitochondia in the retinal cells. Editor’s Note: Mitochondria are often called the “powerhouse of the cell” because they produce ATP (energy) from sugar and other organic molecules. [...]
Lutein and Zeaxanthin are powerful antioxidants used both in the retina and lens of the eyes. They help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, and also act as filters for our eyes helping to protect them against sun damage. These nutrients filter out blue light from the sun. Zeaxanthin predominates at the macula lutea [...]
In June 20 2007, I went to the see if I needed bi-focals as the readers I was using were not strong enough…I seemed to have a problem seeing clearly with my left eye…so I thought I just needed a prescription distance and reading glasses…The Dr. after examining me said that I should see a [...]
Lutein – the antioxidant found in dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale – has been proven to reduce our risk of developing the eye disease age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the most common cause of deteriorating eyesight in the over 50s, and it’s a problem that can accelerate quickly among cigarette [...]
