Filmed on July 8th, 2011, we finished our discussion on the proper supplementation to insure great eye health and overall physical health. Our emphasis was on strong anti-oxidants that help the body rid of free radicals which can cause cancer and other degenerative diseases. We also went into detail about diabetic retinopathy caused by diabetes, … Continue reading VNTV Episode #5 – Nutrition and the Eyes Part Two with Dr. Hoang Ho, OD
Month: July 2011
Younger Children May Respond Better To Amblyopia Treatment
MedPage Today (7/11, Walsh) reported, "Younger children with amblyopia respond better to treatment than do their older peers," according to a meta-analysis published online July 11 in the Archives of Ophthalmology. After examining data on some 996 children, researchers found that youngsters "younger than seven had significantly greater improvements for both moderate (P<0.04) and severe (P<0.001) amblyopia than … Continue reading Younger Children May Respond Better To Amblyopia Treatment
Genetics, Lifestyle May Contribute To AMD Progression
The Boston Globe (7/8, Satija) reported that a study published in the July issue of Ophthalmology detailed the influence of genetics and environment on the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers "looked at over 200 male pairs of identical twins" in which some twins both had the disease but at different stages, or only … Continue reading Genetics, Lifestyle May Contribute To AMD Progression
Experts Warn Deep Tan Will Give Way To Permanent Skin Damage
HealthDay (7/8, Thompson) reported that physicians stress that a deep tan from a tanning salon "will eventually give way to permanent skin damage caused by the ultraviolet rays emitted by a tanning bed -- damage up to and including potentially deadly skin cancer." And, even though "most people spend more time in the sun during … Continue reading Experts Warn Deep Tan Will Give Way To Permanent Skin Damage
Giant Hogweed May Cause Burns, Blindness
HealthDay (7/7) reported, "Experts are urging residents of several states to beware of the 'giant hogweed,' a tall plant native to Central Asia with umbrella-size flowers containing toxic sap that can cause burns, blisters and, in some cases, even blindness." The plant, whose botanical name is Heracleum Mantegazzianum, "is already a concern in the Northeast and … Continue reading Giant Hogweed May Cause Burns, Blindness