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Smokers reduce vision quickly
Smokers are at four times more likely to suffer from visual impairment in age-related macular degeneration than non-smokers. A study of Australian scientists published i…
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Medicine - Health
Vaccines against brain degeneration
Scientists have said they have found a new vaccine that is able to fight brain-related diseases, especially the common degenerative brain disease in the elderly.
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Zinc may play a key role in eye disease
Research shows that zinc may play a role in the development of a common cause of blindness. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in o…
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Exercise to prevent spinal degeneration
When treating back pain due to spinal degeneration, people often use anti-inflammatory analgesics, muscle relaxants. However, some people suffer from gastric and duodena…
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What to do to limit aging eyes?
The diseases related to aging eyes can include sa da mi, dry eyes, presbyopia, cataracts ... Of which, cataract and macular degeneration are the main causes of blindness…
New technology
Eyes brighten thanks to a biochip implant
For the first time in years, Rhian Lewis's eyesight was restored and she was happy to see the clock again clearly.
New technology
Ultra-small telescope helps improve vision
A small apple-seeded telescope is implanted in the eye to help improve vision for people with age-related macular degeneration. This visual aid device is waiting for FDA…