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2025's Top 5 Vision Supplements For Healthier Eyes

Whether you have vision problems or spend your days staring at a computer screen, everyone should pay attention to their eyes. The top vitamins for eye health are essential to keeping them healthy and your vision clear. Eating a balanced diet is the best way to stay healthy, but sometimes, you need a little help to meet your nutritional needs. That's where supplements come in. Remember, before taking anything, you should speak with your doctor who can provide insight during your regular exam.

Flies may hold the key to smart glasses that correct macular degeneration

Amid the torrent of products announced at the Consumer Electronics Show, it's easy to miss potentially life-changing products. Soliddd Corp., a company with a less-than-serious-sounding name, has developed smart glasses that can restore vision to those suffering from Macular degeneration. Soliddd's SolidddVision smart glasses use an array of lenses, similar to the compound eyes of flies, to project multiple images onto the retina simultaneously.

Nearly 1.4 Million Over-the-Counter Eye Drops Recalled at FDA’s
Highest Risk Level

Eye drops may seem an unlikely product to cause severe harm or even death, but an updated announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demonstrates just how hazardous these products can be in cases of contamination. A recent incident involving a brand of eye drops sold at Walmart, on Amazon, and at other mainstream retailers has now been classified under the health authority’s highest risk level.

Breakthroughs in Macular Degeneration Research

Breakthroughs in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatments have revolutionized the management of this progressive and potentially devastating eye disease. These include treatments such as complement inhibitors and stem cell therapy for dry AMD, and long-acting anti-VEGF drugs and gene therapy for more advanced wet AMD. These treatments may help slow disease progression and avoid vision loss in people with AMD. Some are available for use now, others in research.

What is AMD? Eye condition could cause blindness – and only an eye test can detect it

On completion of my scans and tests, the doc said: “You have early age-related macular degeneration.” When he saw my face fall, he added: “AMD – it’s very common.” I heard only “macular degeneration”. In about 10 per cent of cases, it will progress to the “wet” type, in which abnormal blood vessels grow into the macular, restricting blood supply and causing rapid vision loss. “The earlier the detection, the better the ultimate visual outcome,” he said.

How to Save Hundreds on Prescription Drugs: 6 Programs
You Can Use in 2025

The cost of prescription drugs has gone up like everything else. Over the last 10 years, the average price has increased by 40% . If you rely on prescriptions to maintain your health, these medications can take up a significant chunk of your budget. Luckily, there are some programs out there that can help you save hundreds of dollars a year. From discount cars to online options, there are several ways to cut the cost of your prescription drugs in 2025.

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