Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050

But newer treatments could reduce related blindness by almost 35%, study suggests

Posted April 14, 2009

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Nutrition and Macular Degeneration

New studies support the addition of lutein and zeaxanthin as well as fish oil into our diets to help reduce the progression of macular degeneration. Nutrition does make a difference! If you want to learn more about nutrition and macular degeneration visit: www.biovisionresearch.com

Macular Degeneration Prevention

Great article on the leading cause of blindness in those over the age of 65. Prevention is the key, as treatment is still very limited and usually does not restore lost vision. As the article suggests better health leads to better vision. Taking macular degeneration nutritional supplements and antioxidants are important, and so is eating a macular degeneration diet. If you'd like to learn more about what foods to include that make up a macular degeneration prevention diet go to

www.WebRN-MacularDegeneration.com/macular-degeneration-diet.html.

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