Monday, January 09, 2006

DO BLUE-BLOCKERS BENEFIT PATIENTS WITH AMD?


Proof that Marvin Zindler may have it wrong (Eyewitness News anchor in Houston that wears blue lenses). According to this article in Retina (Retina. 26(1):1-4, January 2006.):
"Epidemiologic and experimental evidence suggests that blue light-blocking lenses could theoretically benefit patients with age-related macular degeneration. Clinical trials are needed to determine the effect of yellow lenses in preventing the progression of age-related macular degeneration."

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