A healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health also promotes good eye health

In a new study, investigators found that ideal cardiovascular health, which is indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds for ocular diseases especially diabetic retinopathy. These findings appearing in the American Journal of Medicine, published by Elsevier, suggest that interventions to prevent cardiovascular diseases may also hold promise in preventing ocular diseases.

Retinal Vein Occlusion may be associated with increased risk of dementia

A study out of South Korea suggests that retinal vein occlusion (RVO) may be associated with increased risk of dementia. The coexistence of RVO with hypertension was found to be associated with a higher risk of dementia. In addition, RVO may be a predictor for dementia.

Researchers develop cell injection technique that could help reverse vision loss

University of Toronto Engineering researchers have developed a new method of injecting healthy cells into damaged eyes. The technique could point the way toward new treatments with the potential to reverse forms of vision loss that are currently incurable.