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An Eye On Sight

Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011

About 14 million people ages 12 and older have vision problems. Although 80 percent of these problems can be corrected with glasses, that still leaves a lot of Americans with more serious problems in sight.

The Latest on Vitamin D: Is More Better?

Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2011

Does vitamin D really help to prevent type 2 diabetes? Does having a deficiency lead to complications? The latest research on this topic seems to suggest the answer may be "yes" to both of these questions.

Glycemic Levels Predict Risk of Retinopathy

Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2011

Both short- and long-term measures of blood glucose can be used to predict the risk of retinopathy.

Study Reveals How Omega 3's Work in Preventing Several Forms of Blindness

Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2011

A follow-up study from Children's Hospital Boston, now reveals exactly how omega-3's provide protection, and provides reassurance that widely used COX-inhibiting drugs like aspirin and NSAIDs don't negate their benefit.

It's a Blur for Diabetic Drinkers

Posted: Tuesday, December 21, 2010

People with Type 2 diabetes who drink alcohol are at increased risk for blurry vision unrelated to retinopathy.

Fifty Years with Diabetes and No Retinopathy

Posted: Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Many long-term survivors with diabetes show little or no progression of retinopathy after a certain point, and this resistance apparently has nothing to do with glycemic control, a researcher found.

Retinopathy Common in Diabetic Adults

Posted: Monday, August 23, 2010

Nearly 30% of U.S. diabetes patients over the age of 40 may have diabetic retinopathy, with 4% of this population affected to the point where their vision is threatened, suggests a new study.

Computers Effectively Detect Diabetes-Related Eye Problems

Posted: Sunday, May 23, 2010

People with diabetes have an increased risk of blindness, yet nearly half of the approximately 23 million Americans with diabetes do not get an annual eye exam to detect possible problems. New methods can now help in screening for retinopathy.

Eye Disease Linked to Weakened Brain Power in People with Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, March 21, 2010

Diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in the working-age population, could be associated with poorer memory and diminished brain power in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

Study Finds the Cause of Blindness from Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010

A Michigan State University scientist has finally discovered how high blood sugar levels can cause blindness.