Eye problems

Failing Eyesight: Lutein is the best defence

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). more »

Failing Eyesight? Eat more fish

If your eyesight is failing, eat more oily fish, and take omega-3 supplements every day. This combined strategy can help re-grow blood vessels in the eyes and combat retinopathy, the eye disease that... more »

Vision Surgery: A simple op that comes with the risk of MRSA

People who have vision-improving surgery such as LASIK run the very real risk of developing the killer infection MRSA. more »

It doesn't help the old

Laser eye surgery cannot reverse age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common eye problem that affects many over the age of 50. more »

Laser Surgery: It doesn’t help improve vision as you get older

Laser eye surgery has become so commonplace that it’s available on almost every high street. But those who hope the procedure will improve their vision if it’s deteriorated with age will be disappoin... more »

Ageing eyesight: seeing clearly with vitamin E

Lens opacity, a common problem of getting old, can be slowed down or even prevented by regular supplementation with vitamin E. more »

Little drops, big problems

Just as we are advised to watch our blood pressure as we get older, the pressure within our eyes is equally at risk with advancing years. Changes in the ageing eye can lead to less-effective drainage... more »

The silent thief of sight

While there are over 20 types of glaucoma, the term is most often used to describe primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), or chronic glaucoma, the most common form. In this condition, the aqueous humor -... more »

Alternatives to glaucoma drugs

A large number of glaucoma cases are the result of nutritional deficiencies. For example, it is often due to a weakened antioxidant defense system (Am J Ophthalmol, 2004; 137: 62-9). One study of pati... more »

Surgical approach to glaucoma treatment

Laser and surgical treatments are available for glaucoma, but these are often aggressive, invasive procedures and, despite advances in technology, still second in line - after drugs - as a standard gl... more »

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