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Prostate Cancer and Cataracts
Prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (whether by medication or orchiectomy) are more likely to developed visually significant cataracts. Androgen deprivation may also cause weight gain and cholesterol and triglyceride issues.
Diabetic Retinopathy and Blood Sugar Control
Patients with diabetes are taught to monitor their blood sugar levels and control them when they leave the normal range. A study in the Archives of Ophthalmology stresses how important good control is. Fasting blood sugar levels over 108 and … Continue reading
Uveitis and Smoking
Uveitis (inflammation inside the eye) can be a devastating condition leading to blindness. In a study reported in Ophthalmology, smoking was a significant risk factor for the disease occurring in both eyes (as opposed to just one eye) and for … Continue reading
Sleep Apnea and Ocular Blood Flow
Retinal vein occlusion can be a devastating condition. Often associated with hypertension, diabetes, and age, most people with the condition first notice it in the morning upon awakening. A recent study showed that up to 77% of patients with a … Continue reading
Stem Cell Research and Macular Degeneration
Advanced Cell Technology has received approval from the FDA to begin trials using human stem cells to treat macular degeneration (ARMD) and Stargardt’s macular dystrophy. Only patients with advanced visual loss are candidates. Stem cells will be injected directly under … Continue reading
Vascular Health and Air Pollution
Exposure to air pollution has recently been shown to cause a narrowing of the small blood vessels in the retina. Current acceptable levels of air pollution, including fine particulates, were shown to cause this effect. This has implications not only … Continue reading
Glaucoma and Exercise
Exercise has been shown to help lower ocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. In addition, a recent study at the University of Pittsburgh has shown that exercise can increase the size of the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible … Continue reading
Macular Degeneration and Lifestyle Choices
Lifestyle choices have been shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration in women in a recent study performed at the University of Wisconsin. Women who scored highest in quality of diet had a 46% decreased risk of early macular … Continue reading
Interpreting Studies
Scientific methodology is rigorous and exacting. High standards are required to prove the benefits and risks of new medications as well as to study disease behavior. Although most studies are well done and trustworthy, a recent retraction by the British … Continue reading
Macular Degeneration Update
The Archives of Ophthalmology reports that the incidence of age-related macular degeneration has decreased from 9.4% in 19954 to 6.4% today. Possible reasons for this welcome news is a decrease smoking rates, better diet, and stricter control of blood pressure. … Continue reading
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