A protein that normally deposits mineralized calcium in tooth enamel may also be responsible for calcium deposits in the back of the eye in people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study from researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI). This protein, amelotin, may turn out to be a therapeutic target for… Continue reading Researchers Make Surprising Discovery about Dry AMD
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Mediterranean Diet Can Be a Sight-Saver
European researchers have found that people who adhere to a Mediterranean diet can cut their risk of late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 41 percent. It’s been known that poor diet plays a part in the development of AMD, a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. But this newest research expands on previous studies… Continue reading Mediterranean Diet Can Be a Sight-Saver