macular degeneration

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!