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Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Protect Against Eye Disease
Compounds likely extend life of retinal cells that fight age-related macular degeneration

Cataracts World’s Leading Cause of Vision Loss
Age a key factor, but group cites other risks during August disease awareness month

Omega-3 Foods May Lower Eye Disease Risk
High intake of fatty acid associated with reduction of both early and late AMD

Don’t Lose Sight of Vision Care, Group Urges
February is 'Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month'

Lifestyle, Genes Join to Boost Risk for Blindness in Elderly
Smoking, obesity among modifiable factors linked to age-related macular degeneration

Age-Linked Vision Loss May Depend on Genes
DNA can pinpoint those at highest risk, scientists say

Surgery Helps Those With Vision Loss
Procedure aids people with age-related macular degeneration

Dealing With Vision Loss
Self-management program helps those with age-related macular degeneration

Discovery Shines Ray of Hope on Eye Diseases
Human retinal stem cells grew in eyes of lab animals

Latinos Prone to Eye Disease
Suffer more vision problems than any other ethnic group