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May 22, 2013
Increased intake of carotenoids and fish oil doesn't reduce AMD risk further
Increased oral supplementation of carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) and omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, does not reduce the risk of AMD progression further to the original AREDS formulation. More...
Corneal degeneration is more common in white women
Peripheral hypertrophic subepithelial corneal degeneration is an uncommon disorder that occurs mostly in white women with a distinct phenotype, claims a study in the journal Ophthalmology. More...
Macular thickness increases after cataract surgery
Macular thickness significantly increases up to six months after uncomplicated cataract surgery, according to an investigation featured in the journal Eye. More...
Toric IOL improves patient quality of life
Implantation of a toric IOL results in improved patient quality of life and better visual, refractive and aberrometric results, states a new investigation. More...