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Some quick thoughts about dry eyes

Submitted by dave on Sun, 08/16/2009 - 9:01pm

For dry eyes, here are some things to consider:

  1. Take flaxseed and/or fatty acid supplements. I use Neptune Krill Oil, Cod Liver Oil and DHA supplements. Here are a couple links to more info:
    http://fiteyes.com/Krill-Oil-Benefits-for-Vision-Better-Than-Fish-Oil
    http://fiteyes.com/fish-oils-for-vision
  2. dry eyes drops

    Consume more Omega-3 fatty acids (and less Omega-6 fatty acids). Ideally the ratio between these two types of fatty acids in your diet should be around 1:1. In the typical western diet, people consume 20 times more Omega-6 fatty acids.The Omega-3 fatty acids can decrease the viscosity of tears and normalize the function of the tear glands. Sources of Omega-3 fatty acid in your diet include walnuts and soybeans.

  3. Use castor oil eye drops. An old folk remedy for dry eyes, castor oil can be found in many commercial eye drops. I simply can add one drop of organic castor oil to my eyes at bedtime, but you can do it twice daily. Use an eye dropper.
  4. Look into the supplement N-acetylcysteine (NAC). Some researchers believe this amino acid stabilizes tear production. The usual does is 100 mg three times a day. I don't personally use this, but there has also been discussion that it would be helpful for glaucoma and other eye conditions.
  5. Check out Taran's advice about coconut oil here: http://fiteyes.com/coconut-oil

Better Computer Monitors Coming Soon?

Submitted by dave on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 9:21pm

Many people with vision problems are eagerly awaiting better computer monitors. The ideal monitor would be based on reflective technology (meaning it doesn't emit light), allowing you to read it in normal daylight or even bright sunlight. Ebook readers generally use this technology, but computer monitors do not.

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Nutritional Supplements: Too Much of a Good Thing by Dr. Reader

Submitted by dave on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 6:08pm

The information in the Review of Ophthalmology article by August L. Reader III, MD, FACS, San Francisco, is very interesting. However, as you read it keep in mind that what is presented is a mix of strongly supported evidence and speculation. For example, section on carrot-family herbs contains a lot of pure speculation. It is still interesting and I have presented a portion of the article here.

Click this link to read the whole article: http://www.revophth.com/index.asp?page=1_479.htm

Brain's Object Recognition System Activated By Touch Alone

Submitted by dave on Mon, 06/01/2009 - 10:17pm

Portions of the brain that activate when people view pictures of objects compared to scrambled images can also be activated by touch alone, confirms a new report published online on May 28th in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication.

"That's the nub of the paper," said Harriet Allen of the University of Birmingham. "Part of the brain is for object processing irrespective of the sensory input coming in."

Molecular pathology of age-related macular degeneration

Submitted by dave on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 11:20am

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Although the etiology and pathogenesis of AMD remain largely unclear, a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors is thought to exist. AMD pathology is characterized by degeneration involving the retinal photoreceptors, retinal pigment epithelium, and Bruch’s membrane, as well as, in some cases, alterations in choroidal capillaries.

Open-Angle Glaucoma and the Risk of Stroke Development

Submitted by dave on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 10:45am

Open-Angle Glaucoma and the Risk of Stroke Development:  A 5-Year Population-Based Follow-Up Study

Background and Purpose—Although open-angle glaucoma (OAG) is associated with some of the risk factors of stroke development, there is still no published study addressing whether Open-Angle Glaucoma increases the risk of stroke development. We investigated the risk of stroke development after a diagnosis of Open-Angle Glaucoma and our results are reported in this article.

Ischemic optic neuropathy research review

Submitted by dave on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 5:40pm

Ischemic optic neuropathy is one of the major causes of blindness or seriously impaired vision, yet there is disagreement as to its pathogenesis, clinical features and especially its management. This is because ischemic optic neuropathy is not one disease but a spectrum of several different types, each with its own etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and management. They cannot be lumped together. Ischemic optic neuropathy is primarily of two types: anterior (AION) and posterior (PION), involving the optic nerve head (ONH) and the rest of the optic nerve respectively.

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Simple way to reduce your glaucoma risk by 60 percent

Submitted by dave on Sun, 05/24/2009 - 4:48pm

Cut your glaucoma risk by 60 percent by eating one serving a month of kale and collard greens or two or more servings a week of carrots.

http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=21287

Meditation May Boost Short-Term Visual Memory

Submitted by dave on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 10:29pm

The following story illustrates that different forms of meditation build different types of skills. My own research also suggests that different forms of meditation have differing effects on intraocular pressure. 

Meditation May Boost Short-Term Visual Memory

05.21.09, 02:00 PM EDT

Study involving DY meditation could have wide-ranging implications

THURSDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- A certain type of meditation may help the brain retain images for short periods, says a new study on visual-spatial abilities.

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