Glaucoma and Nutrition: Why What You Eat Matters
Glaucoma Research Foundation via Newswise – There’s no shortage of diet programs — Paleo, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting — all claiming to be the best option for a healthy life. Research has shown…
Women Using Hormonal Contraceptives Face Higher Risk of Developing Glaucoma
Wiley via News-Medical – Women who currently use hormonal contraceptives face more than a 2-fold higher risk of developing glaucoma, according to an analysis of electronic medical records for women aged…
Researchers Discover Stem Cells in Optic Nerve That Preserve Vision
University of Maryland School of Medicine via EurekAlert – Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have for the first time identified stem cells in the region of…
Low-Carbohydrate Diet May Be Associated With Lower Risk of Blinding Eye Disease
Mount Sinai Health System via Newswise – Following a long-term diet that’s low in carbohydrates and high in fat and protein from vegetables may lower the risk of the most common…
