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International Research Effort Points to Calcium Deposits as Origin of AMD
Wednesday, February 4 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Microscopic spheres of mineralised calcium phosphate (hydroxylapatite) commonly found in bones and teeth may be a cause in AMD progression, according...
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Hema-Quebec Saves the Sight of a Child
Friday, January 23 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Eye drops developed by Hema-Quebec have prevented blindness in a young child with a severe ligneous conjunctivitis The Quebec boy suffered from a...
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Health Canada Approves First ‘Bionic Eye’
Monday, January 19 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
The Argus II is the first retinal prosthesis system of its kind to be approved by Health Canada from Second Sight Medical Products The “bionic...
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How effective are nutritional supplements?
Wednesday, January 7 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
An American study questions the effectiveness of top selling nutritional eye supplements Only the AREDS and AREDS2 formulas, composed of...
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Anti-inflammatory to protect the eyes
Monday, January 5 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
An anti-inflammatory could be used as a weapon against AMD A high concentration of oxygen, also called oxidative stress, is suspected of aiding in...
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