Lutein for Macular Degeneration
May 22nd, 2009
GoodHealthTV asked:
Sublingual Lutein Spray being Shown by a TV Doctor
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Posts Tagged ‘Macular Degeneration’
Macular Degeneration Self-Management
April 30th, 2009
uctelevision asked:
The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging Presents the Frank Benedict Roehr Memorial Lecture. Barbara L. Brody, M.P.H. discusses the latest treatments for Macular Degeneration and new strategies to living with the condition. Series: “SIRA (Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging)” [9/2004] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 8454]
Genentech Avastin – Wet Macular Degeneration
April 27th, 2009
emanymton1970 asked:
Leading retinal specialist Mike Lavin – “Doctors cannot tell the difference between Lucentis treated and Avastin Treated Eyes – in terms of vision outcomes and adverse effects”. Check with your consultant for the latest information about risks and outcomes.
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Wolfberry (Goji): Vision/Macular Degeneration Research
April 12th, 2009
wolfberryjuice asked:
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NingXia Red has what no other juice has — the WHOLE Ningxia wolfberry (the REAL goji with the amazing research and benefits). Zeaxanthin is a compound even more critical to vision than lutein and Ningxia wolfberry dwarfs every other source. Those dealing with Macular Degeneration should give it some serious thought.
Grid for Macular Degeneration
February 17th, 2009
eyereview asked:
Macular Degeneration can be tested with the Amsler Grid. This simple and effective test helps to monitor the function of the macula or central area of vision.
Macular Degeneration
February 3rd, 2009
RoperStFrancis asked:
Risks and treatment of macular degeneration.
January 24th, 2009
Susan Slobac asked:
Finding macular degeneration treatment s. 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 type of age-related macular degeneration a patient has. Because it affects the macula located in the center of the retina, a patient’s peripheral vision is usually not adversely affected by the condition. With the onset of the condition, a patient’s vision might still be quite good, but the situation can worsen over time. There are two different types of age-related macular degeneration that often result in the greatest loss of central vision, and they are called wet and dry. The dry form of advanced macular degeneration is caused by the reduction of the rods and cones located in the retina, while wet advanced macular degeneration occurs due to leakage of excessive blood vessels and the resulting scarring under the macula.
One thing that retinal specialists might tell their patients with macular degeneration is to take certain vitamins as part of a spectrum of macular degeneration treatment s. Patients in the initial onset stages of this condition sometimes benefit from taking vitamins C, E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin and eating foods that are high in beta-carotenes, such as dark green leafy vegetables, corn and peas.
Another macular degeneration treatment can be found in cholesterol reducing drugs. People in the early stages of this medical condition often develop drusen, or yellow deposits, in the macula. The development and increase in the number of drusen seems to be related to the patient’s cholesterol level, with drusen more prevalent in those with higher cholesterol. Medications, such as statins, which reduce cholesterol, and aspirin, which reduces inflammation, may have a significant impact on reducing the size and number of drusen in the macula and thus lessen the chances of someone developing age-related macular degeneration.
A couple of wet advanced macular degeneration treatments, Macugen and Lucentis, have been approved by the FDA. Macugen is useful because it helps to reduce the number of excessive blood vessels that can grow under the retina. These can become inflamed and eventually burst, causing vision problems. Lucentis also reduces the growth of too many blood vessels. Lucentis is administered as an injection under the eye, and offers a great new treatment option for some patients with these kinds of vision problems.
The future is looking brighter with these emerging new macular degeneration treatments.
Finding macular degeneration treatment s. 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 type of age-related macular degeneration a patient has. Because it affects the macula located in the center of the retina, a patient’s peripheral vision is usually not adversely affected by the condition. With the onset of the condition, a patient’s vision might still be quite good, but the situation can worsen over time. There are two different types of age-related macular degeneration that often result in the greatest loss of central vision, and they are called wet and dry. The dry form of advanced macular degeneration is caused by the reduction of the rods and cones located in the retina, while wet advanced macular degeneration occurs due to leakage of excessive blood vessels and the resulting scarring under the macula.
One thing that retinal specialists might tell their patients with macular degeneration is to take certain vitamins as part of a spectrum of macular degeneration treatment s. Patients in the initial onset stages of this condition sometimes benefit from taking vitamins C, E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin and eating foods that are high in beta-carotenes, such as dark green leafy vegetables, corn and peas.
Another macular degeneration treatment can be found in cholesterol reducing drugs. People in the early stages of this medical condition often develop drusen, or yellow deposits, in the macula. The development and increase in the number of drusen seems to be related to the patient’s cholesterol level, with drusen more prevalent in those with higher cholesterol. Medications, such as statins, which reduce cholesterol, and aspirin, which reduces inflammation, may have a significant impact on reducing the size and number of drusen in the macula and thus lessen the chances of someone developing age-related macular degeneration.
A couple of wet advanced macular degeneration treatments, Macugen and Lucentis, have been approved by the FDA. Macugen is useful because it helps to reduce the number of excessive blood vessels that can grow under the retina. These can become inflamed and eventually burst, causing vision problems. Lucentis also reduces the growth of too many blood vessels. Lucentis is administered as an injection under the eye, and offers a great new treatment option for some patients with these kinds of vision problems.
The future is looking brighter with these emerging new macular degeneration treatments.
If someone has Diabetes and macular degeneration, Do they still need to have a yearly dilated eye exam?
December 29th, 2008
Holly asked:
I have a couple of diabetic patients that state they do not need to have a dilated eye exam since they have macular degeneration. If this is true,what is the rationale behind this?If not true, what is the rationale?
I have a couple of diabetic patients that state they do not need to have a dilated eye exam since they have macular degeneration. If this is true,what is the rationale behind this?If not true, what is the rationale?
Is another symptom of macular degeneration the need for brighter light to see?
December 29th, 2008
laura1960 asked:
My dad has Macular Degeneration and seems to need brighter and brighter light to see. This is even in daylight hours. I just want to make sure I’m not missing something and that there’s something else going on along with the Macular Degeneration.
My dad has Macular Degeneration and seems to need brighter and brighter light to see. This is even in daylight hours. I just want to make sure I’m not missing something and that there’s something else going on along with the Macular Degeneration.
macular degeneration?
December 29th, 2008
Danielle asked:
my grandma and step dad both have macular degeneration but they can still some what see i was wondering if there are any like color enhanced photos or stuff for them
my grandma and step dad both have macular degeneration but they can still some what see i was wondering if there are any like color enhanced photos or stuff for them