Monday, March 21, 2011

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Good for Vision.

Ophthalmology Article |
Grab some walnuts and a plate of fish, new research shows Omega–3 fatty acids found in these foods may keep you seeing straight. That means omega 3’s could help prevent eye diseases like retinopathy, which are caused by an overgrowth of leaky blood vessels in the eyes. The fatty acids also activated proteins that improve insulin sensitivity. Those proteins are the same ones targeted by type 2 diabetes drugs. This means omega 3's could also be used to improve insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes or pre–diabetes.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Correction of Astigmatism During Cataract Surgery: Toric Intraocular Lens Compared to Peripheral Corneal Relaxing Incisions

Correction of Astigmatism During Cataract Surgery: Toric Intraocular Lens Compared to Peripheral Corneal Relaxing Incisions

Toric IOL implantation and peripheral corneal relaxing incisions yielded similar results regarding surgical correction of astigmatism at the time of phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Both treatment modalities achieved comparable results with mild-to-moderate astigmatism. Higher degrees of astigmatism favor use of a toric IOL

Secondhand smoke linked to diabetes | Reuters

Secondhand smoke linked to diabetes | Reuters

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Anti-cataract agent discovered

Anti-cataract agent discovered - Ophthalmology Times Europe

An investigation, published in Inorganic Chemistry, has revealed that the reaction of pirenoxine (PRX) with selenite or calcium ions could be adapted as an anti-cataract agent. Seleneite and calcium ions have been associated with the formation of lens cataracts.

Fish Oil: Good For Vision

Fish Oil: Good For Vision | Medical News and Health Information

Researchers fed mice a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, and found it prevented abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina. That means omega 3’s could help prevent eye diseases like retinopathy, which are caused by an overgrowth of leaky blood vessels in the eyes