Wine Ingredient May Help Prevent Age-Related Deterioration Of Eyesight.

26th June, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments

An ingredient found in grape skins has been shown to have a potential protective effect regarding age related macular degeneration!  The UK’s Telegraph(6/25, Alleyne) reports, “resveratrol, found in particularly high levels in grape skin (and consequently red wine),” may help prevent age-related deterioration of eyesight, according to a study published in the American Journal of » Read More

New Research Supports Connection Between Macula Pigment Optical Density and Macular Degeneration

13th June, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments

Macula Pigment Optical Density (MPOD) is showing to be a critically important measure to assess the risk for age related macula degeneration (ARMD) and for certain vision function deficits (such as reduced contrast sensitivity, increased glare, and reduce photostress recovery time). Read More

Inappropriate Use Of Hand-Held Laser Pointers May Cause Serious Eye Damage

13th June, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments

Laser pointers can cause harm to your eyes and vision. Do not shine a laser pointer to anyone’s eyes! Read More