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Breakthrough Findings

A research team, led by John Guy, M.D., professor of ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has pioneered a novel technological treatment for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), an inherited genetic defect that causes rapid, permanent, and bilateral loss of vision in people of all ages, but primarily males ages 20-40. Genetic mutations in the mitochondria (part of the cell that produces energy) cause the disorder. Currently, there is no cure for LHON.

Retinas: A Window to the Brain?

The eyes are a window to the soul, but also to the brain. The health of easy-to-check blood vessels in the retina reflects the health of blood vessels deep inside the head, findings that raise the possibility of a simple eye exam catching early signs of brain trouble, scientists report in the March 27 Neurology. Over 10 years, researchers, led by epidemiologist and biostatistician Mary Haan of the UC San Francisco, looked for a link…

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Best Bites for Sight (part 1)

There is a lot of data out there about what foods and nutrients are good for vision health. Today’s post will highlight some of that research, with more to come later.

FRUIT:
Data reported in a study published in the June 2004 issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology indicates that eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of age-related…

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