Could your aspirin use be putting your eyesight at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Learn about the health benefits and potential risks of regular aspirin use.
Tag: Age-related macular degeneration
Your Lifestyle May Increase Your Risk of Age-Related Vision Loss
People with a genetic link to agre-related macular degeneration can lower their risk of developing the condition by changing their unhealthful habits,
These 7 Facts Can Help You Save Your Eyesight
These seven facts about wet age-related macular degeneration could save your eyesight. Your doctor can give safe, monthly eye injections with little discomfort.
Should You Take Vitamins for Eye Health?
There’s no question that vitamin deficiencies can cause eye problems. But do you need vitamins or supplements as a result? That’s an important question. If your diet is missing the key vitamins or nutrients you need on a day-to-day basis — or you have a diagnosed deficiency that increases your disease risk — your doctor … Read More
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Eye Disease Rates Rise Along With Diabetes Cases
A new study finds the number of people with vision problems is increasing. And this is partly due to the increasing number of people who have diabetes. Rishi Singh, MD, did not take part in the study but is an ophthalmologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. He says it isn’t easy to catch these … Read More
Can Aspirin Damage Eye Health?
A new study has found that people who regularly use aspirin may be at increased risk of age-related macular degeneration – the leading cause of blindness in older people, occurring when the small central portion of the retina is damaged. But don’t toss out the popular pain relievers just yet. Doctors sometimes recommend a daily … Read More
Age-Related Vision Loss: Help Is Available
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 60. Several treatments are now available to help slow or stop the disease’s progress, with some patients even getting improved vision after treatment. A recent national study led by Cleveland Clinic, compared two drugs side by side. What is … Read More