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 AMD can result in loss of central vision, which entails the inability to see fine details, to read, or to recognize faces. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it is the leading cause of central vision loss (blindness) in the United States today for people over 50 years of age. “The paper showed that //C. pneumoniae// is capable of modifying the function of important cell types involved in regulating normal eye function,” [[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/11/051110221819.htm|said]] lead author Murat Kalayoglu, MD, PhD.(({{pubmed>long:15909160}})) AMD can result in loss of central vision, which entails the inability to see fine details, to read, or to recognize faces. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it is the leading cause of central vision loss (blindness) in the United States today for people over 50 years of age. “The paper showed that //C. pneumoniae// is capable of modifying the function of important cell types involved in regulating normal eye function,” [[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/11/051110221819.htm|said]] lead author Murat Kalayoglu, MD, PhD.(({{pubmed>long:15909160}}))
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 +=== Recent research into AMD ===
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 +Nutrient analysis revealed that an increased ingestion of water, fibers, total fat, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid, vitamins A and C, carotene, alpha-tocopherol, folate, magnesium, iron, and zinc were significantly associated with no AMD
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 +CONCLUSIONS: 
 +High adherence to a Mediterranean diet and regular physical activity seem to be protective factors for AMD in a Portuguese population. The effect of the diet is likely driven by the increased consumption of vegetables, fruits, and nuts.  (({{pubmed>long:29547735}}))
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 +We found probable evidence that dietary intake of fruits and vegetables, and vitamin C lowered incidence of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. In high supplemental doses, vitamin C increases macular degeneration risk. Vitamin A from food was protective for cataracts and glaucoma, but not in supplemental form. 
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 +We also found probable evidence that higher intakes of meat increased the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Dietary calcium and iron appeared protective against glaucoma, but not in supplemental form. 
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 +We would caution intake of supplementary antioxidants for those with ocular disease.   (({{pubmed>long:28582804}}))
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 +==== Diabetic macular edema ====
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 +An increase in the serum levels of homocysteine was present within patients with type 2 diabetes compared to healthy individuals. The mean total plasma homocysteine levels were associated with a greater central subfield macular thickness (CSMT), average macular thickness (AMT), and average macular volume (AMV) in patients with type 2 diabetes without DME, after adjusting for age, sex, duration of diabetes, and HbA1c. 
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 +CONCLUSIONS: 
 +Higher homocysteine levels were associated with an increased CSMT, AMT, and AMV in diabetic patients without DME. This link may indicate that patients with type 2 diabetes with increased levels of plasma tHcy are more prone to develop a clinical manifestation of DME.   (({{pubmed>long:28391536}}))
  
  
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