AMD

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Introduction When it comes to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), many people turn to supplements to help slow its progression. Age-Related Eye Disease Studies; AREDS and the AREDS 2 study (sometimes referred to as AREDS2 or AREDS-2) have played a crucial role in modern eye health supplementation. But what exactly changed between the […]

AREDS vs. AREDS 2: What Changed & Why It Matters

Do you have AMD and take statins?
If you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and take statins for lowering cholesterol (common ones here in the UK include simvastatin, atorvastatin and pravastatin), then you might be interested in this study published in Scientific Reports (December 2015). Why was this study done? Studies have shown that AMD and cardiovascular […]

Do You Have AMD And Take Statins?

Protect your heart by protecting your eyes
We all know that we can protect our hearts by having low cholesterol and good blood pressure but did you know that those same things could also protect your eyes? Research have shown that cardiovascular disease (CVD) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) share many of the same risk factors. Indeed, […]

Protect Your Eyes By Protecting Your Heart!