Many ophthalmologists do recommend the AREDS formulas to slow the progression of macular degeneration. These supplements contain 500 milligrams of vitamin C, which is substantially higher than the ...

The relationship between cataract surgery and the progression of AMD has been a topic of considerable research, as patients often present with both conditions. Understanding this relationship is ...

MUCH LESS COMMON. THE TOP TWO ARE CATARACT AND DRY EYES. DR. NALIN: A CALLER WANTS TO KNOW WHAT THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO DO TO SLOW THE PROGRESSION OF THEIR GLAUCOMA. >> OBVIOUSLY THEY HAVE TO SEE ...

Another point is whether radiation-associated minor opacities progress to become vision-impairing cataracts. Most of the data on this question suggest that a fraction of them progress and earlier high ...

It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be that way. Dr. Jeff Dello Russo, an ophthalmologist at Dello ...

The daughter of a client called me because she was concerned about how much her mother paid for cataract surgery. “She has a Medicare supplement, met her deductible and there shouldn’t be any ...

Combined techniques may be appropriate also for those who are expected to have rapid cataract progression following vitrectomy, including older patients, those who will have intraocular gas ...

“Progression and complications of canine cataracts for different stages of development and aetiologies.” The Journal of small ...

Patients with pre-existing lens changes who would likely have subsequent visual loss from cataract progression within 2 years of vitrectomy surgery are also good candidates for combined surgery.