Fruits and vegetables have another disease-fighting weapon to offer: Lutein. Studies show this carotenoid prevents and, to some extent, reverses vision loss, immune system problems, cancer and cardiovascular disease. With that in mind, load up your plate with foods high in lutein — carrots, corn, kale, spinach, Swiss chard, collard, mustard greens, red peppers, dill, [...]
Researchers at the Huntington Eye Infirmary and the Slay Laboratory, Cook Medical School, report how two behavioral factors together alter the genetic susceptibility to age-related macular degeneration, associated with the common coding variant in the complement factor H gene, Y402H. After controlling for genotype, the modifiable lifestyle factors of smoking and body mass index were [...]
Visually impaired people can be excluded from the profusion of print information offered from candidates and political parties in preparation for an election. However there are many things you can do to get in touch with visually impaired people to make sure that they receive the information from you which they need. Offer to help [...]
The term “low vision” is often poorly understood, which may partly account for a new context in which it has appeared in the media. Most states have concealed weapon permits to any adult citizen who can pass various tests and extensive background checks. Recently, controversy flared when it became known that permits have been issued [...]