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Healthy diet may lower eye disease risk

An analysis of recent high-quality research reveals that diet may affect individuals’ risks related to the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The findings are published in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. The systematic review included the analysis of 18 high-quality studies. Adherence to a Mediterranean diet was linked with a decreased risk of AMD progression....

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New drug reduces rate of progression of incurable eye disease

An international study has found a way to slow the progression of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).    An international study including researchers from the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has found a way to slow the progression of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – one of the most common causes of vision loss...

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Disfiguring eye symptoms diminish in Graves’ eye disease drug trial

Research led Terry J. Smith, M.D., and Raymond Douglas, M.D., Ph.D., while at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, shows success of teprotumumab in safely reducing disfiguring eye symptoms of Graves’ eye disease.    The disease is characterized by inflammation and a buildup of tissue around the eyes that cause them to bulge painfully...