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Women have twice the risk of eye disease

Macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy are just some of the eye diseases we can all face as we age. A recent study from ... Read More »

Eggcellent breakfast choice

What did your breakfast consist of this morning (that is, assuming you even ate breakfast)? A bowl of cereal? A yogurt that you basically drank from ... Read More »

Seeing the benefits of carrots more clearly

According to scientists, many people are a bit, shall we say, nearsighted when it comes to protecting their eyes. That's because eating a lot of ... Read More »

Hold back on the regular spaghetti: Your eyes will thank you

New research in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that eating too many simple carbs (like white bread, pasta, cakes and cookies) can ... Read More »

Protect your eyes by skipping the sugar

A recent study found that a diet high in refined sugar was linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The condition, which usually comes on ... Read More »

Losing weight might save your vision

There are a number of reasons to keep your weight in check that you're probably already aware of -- like heart disease, joint problems, and even ... Read More »

Stem cells help with macular degeneration

The usage of human stem cells continues to have its proponents and opponents these days. But in a recent study performed on rats (of course), special ... Read More »

Can carrots save your vision? Maybe not.

You've probably heard it all your life -- carrots are good for your eyes because of the beta carotene that gives them their bright orange color. In ... Read More »

Eye trouble 'complications' costing millions

The amount of medical redundancy sometimes staggers the experts -- as in, unnecessary procedures that cause complications that then need to be fixed. ... Read More »