London: Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in the UK, known to affect some 608,213. AMD is the most common cause of registrations for blindness or partial sight[ii] and is more common in women than men.
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Dry or gritty-feeling eyes blight the lives of millions of people. There are many causes including age, drugs, medical conditions, pollution and the environment. And as actressccc explains it can be down to bad habits such as leaving our makeup on when we go to bed.
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New lens implant technology means Cataract and Presbyopia patients can have sharp vision at both short and long distances without the use of glasses.
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London: A 38-year-old-man has had his vision restored with stem cells after being blinded in an ammonia attack. Russell Turnbull, 38, lost the sight in one eye in 1994 when he was squirted with ammonia after trying to stop a … Continue reading
London: A new laser treatment to correct the need for reading glasses in ageing adults has been launched in the UK. Ultralase has launched the new laser-based procedure, UltraRenew, which will be available for the first time in the UK … Continue reading
AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) What is AMD? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows a person to see fine detail. AMD gradually destroys the sharp, central vision, which is … Continue reading
Belfast: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease of the eye which is the leading cause of blindness for adults aged over 60, may be accelerated by deficiencies in the diet. And new research has confirmed that two nutrients in particularl, … Continue reading
London: Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish and fish oil, could help to reduce progression of a serious eye disease that causes blindness in older people, reveals research published ahead of print in the British Journal … Continue reading
London: Eye doctors today warned that the craze for eyelash extensions may cause permanent lash damage. False eyelashes have been around for years, and while they are more popular than ever, a new craze for semi-permanent eyelash extensions is also … Continue reading
London: Glaucoma affects up to half a million people in the UK and is the second largest cause of unnecessary sight loss.[1] Around a quarter of a million people dont know they have the condition as glaucoma often doesnt have … Continue reading
London: Sufferers of wet age-related macular degeneration in England- an eye disease which leads to blindness are to get a sight-saving drug. The drug, Lucentis, is already available in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK-government’s drug rationing body National … Continue reading
London: Eating foods rich in antioxidants may protect ageing eyes from degeneration, according to new research. Scientists have found a link between two processes in the retina that, in combination, contribute to a disease called macular degeneration. They found antioxidants … Continue reading
London: A new quick procedure not widely available on the NHS which treats age related blindness disease is now available at 13 Spire Healthcare hospitals around the UK. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the central part of your vision and … Continue reading
New York: Smoking is one of the strongest risk factors for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But smokers may not benefit from antioxidant vitamin supplements, say experts. Emily Chew, MD, Deputy Director, Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Research, National Eye … Continue reading
Washington: At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized today 12,682 applicator tubes of Age Intervention Eyelash, a product that may, in some users, lead to decreased vision. Authorities said the sales value of the … Continue reading
London: A new treatment for the “wet” version of age related macular degeneration (AMD) in the form of a painless injection into the eye is available for the first time in the UK. AMD which attacks the macula, located at … Continue reading
Astigmatism is one of the most common eye conditions – most people have it to degree. It is often mistakenly referred to as ‘stigmatism’. Astigmatism occurs when the cornea or lens are shaped more like a rugby ball – more … Continue reading
London: The UK’s leading body for eye health professionals, the College of Optometrists, reveals ten eye secrets. 1. Wearing someone else’s glasses may damage your eyes. False: Although you may not be able to see very well with them and … Continue reading
London: The UK government’s drug watchdog is refusing to allow doctors to precribe a drug which could save the sight of thousands of elderly people who live in England and Wales. At the same time the drug – Macugen – … Continue reading
London: British scientitsts are working on a proecdure to use stem cells as a cure for age-related macular degenertion, a leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The first 45-minute operation would use stem cells grown in a lab to … Continue reading
Spending hours gazing at a computer screen or trying to decipher tiny handwriting? You might wish you could just pop out and buy a pair of ready-to-wear reading glasses, if only they werent all so expensive, and worse, so boring … Continue reading
London: British doctors have restored eyesight by using stem cells to replace damaged cells. Although the results have delighted experts, the charity the Royal National Institute for the Blind warned that sufferers of blindness should not raise their hopes until … Continue reading
New York: Taking regular exercise may help reduce the risk of age-related eye diseases, scientists at the University of Wisconsin have discovered. The researchers examined 4,000 men and women over a 15 years period, carrying out eye tests and recording … Continue reading
London: Our eyesight is our most precious sense1, according to a new survey commissioned by Centrum*2, the worlds number one selling multivitamin, which now contains FloraGLO lutein3, a natural form of lutein that can help maintain healthy eyes. The research … Continue reading
London: A group of elderly people left fighting for their sight following failed cataract surgery is taking leading American lens companies to court in a bid to win millions in compensation. OAPS from across the UK suffered years of misery … Continue reading
