Older women who have sufficient levels of vitamin D in their bodies may be less likely to experience age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that can result result in irreversible vision loss, according to a recent study published in the journal Archives of Ophthalmology.

Macular degeneration is often associated with old age and can sometimes result in moderate vision loss.

A self-test instrument for glaucoma may soon eliminate the need for patients to pay a visit to the ophthalmologist. Eniko Enikov, Ph.D., an engineer from the University of Arizona, has developed a device that gently rubs the eyelid to probe for symptoms of the disease.

A study conducted by researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston has revealed the mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients that are commonly found in fish oil, can protect against an eye disease called retinopathy, which can lead to blindness.

Scientists from National Jewish Health and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have found a new technique to fight bacterial infections in contact lens users.

A Kansas State University researcher says that Chinese wolfberries can lower the oxidative stress that the eye undergoes as a result of type-2 diabetes. "I would not say that wolfberries are a medicine, but they can be used as a dietary supplement to traditional treatments to improve vision," said researcher Dingbo "Daniel" Lin. "

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision problems for those who are 50 and over. Individuals who lead healthy lifestyles may actually prevent this condition from occurring, according to The Washington Post. Those who suffer from AMD generally experience no symptoms at first, so experts recommend that older adults receive a dilated eye exam once a year.

Nearly 30 percent of U.S. adults with diabetes are estimated to have diabetic retinopathy, with about 4 percent having a vision-threatening form of the condition, according to a study in theJournal of the American Medical Association.

Healthcare experts say using a laptop may be hazardous to your health. Many laptop computer users end up with incorrect neck or shoulder posture, which can lead to muscle pain in those areas.

A study published in the journal Appetite has found that consuming sugary drinks in moderate quantities does not promote weight gain, carbohydrate craving or adverse mood effects in overweight women when they do not know what they are drinking.