Individuals that suffer from allergies know that when burning, itching, red, tearing and swelling eyes begin, it's time to reach for the allergy eye … [Read more...]
Essential Fatty Acids and the Eyes
What are Essential Fatty Acids? Fatty acids are straight chained hydrocarbons ending with a carboxyl group at the end. The human body can synthesize … [Read more...]
Treatment of Macular Degeneration with Squalamine
What is Squalamine? Squalamine is an aminosteroid which is a steroid chemically linked to an amino acid. It is found in liver tissue of deep water … [Read more...]
The Genetics of Macular Degeneration
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Age-Related macular degeneration is a disease that involves the macula portion of the retina. The retina is … [Read more...]
Monitoring Macular Degeneration at Home
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration or AMD? The macula is located in the center of our vision in the retina which is located inside the back … [Read more...]
Chocolate and Your Vision
Chocolate Chocolate comes from the seeds of the fruit of the cacao tree. Ounce for ounce cocoa contains more antioxidants than do foods like … [Read more...]