Smoking is the most significant risk factor for developing age-related macular degeneration—the most common cause of ...

High myopia is more than thick lenses — it can also be a silent menace to eyesight. Those with very high glasses numbers are much more likely to develop retinal problems. Knowing these risks and getti ...

Human stem cell transplants successfully repaired macular holes in a monkey model, researchers report October 3 rd in the journal Stem Cell Reports. After transplantation, the macular holes were ...

Transplanted human stem cells successfully repaired macular holes in monkey models of the disorder. This is according to a new study from researchers at the Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research at ...

In modern society, we live surrounded by digital devices such as smartphones, computers, and tablets. While these ...

Age-related macular degeneration or AMD, is the biggest cause of sight loss across the world. And according to experts, smoking is among the main reasons the condition leads to total blindness.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- As we age, our vision can start to change. The older we get, we can become more at risk for eye diseases, like macular degeneration. "Other than vitamins and antioxidants, we ...

Step aside, carrots — scientists have discovered a nutty new way to boost your eye health. Researchers at Tufts University recently found that eating just two handfuls of pistachios a day can guard ...

Roseanne Barr revealed she is going blind from macular degeneration. — -- Iconic comedian Roseanne Barr revealed in an interview with The Daily Beast that she has an eye disease that will ...