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2. Biological effects of high-energy visible light - Wikipedia

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   Blue light, a type of high-energy light, is part of the visible light spectrum. High-energy visible light (HEV light) is short-wave light in the violet/blue band from 400 to 450 nm in the visible spectrum, which has a number of purported negative biological effects, namely on circadian rhythm and retinal health (blue-light hazard), which can lead to age-related macular degeneration.

3. Metamorphopsia - Wikipedia

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   Metamorphopsia is a symptom of several common retinal and macular diseases, therefore treating the underlying disorder can improve symptoms. For people who have conditions such as epiretinal membrane (ERM), macular holes and retinal detachment , decreased metamorphopsia is associated with an increase in visual acuity . [ 4 ]

4. Actress Judi Dench says she 'can't even see' due to macular ...

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   The supplements — called AREDS 2 — can be bought over the counter, but are intended to be used only by people who have been diagnosed with macular degeneration, and you should talk to your eye ...

5. Choroidal neovascularization - Wikipedia

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   Layers of the eye, with the choroid labelled. Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is the creation of new blood vessels in the choroid layer of the eye.Choroidal neovascularization is a common cause of neovascular degenerative maculopathy (i.e. 'wet' macular degeneration) [1] commonly exacerbated by extreme myopia, malignant myopic degeneration, or age-related developments.

6. Macular degeneration is hereditary, but there are ways to ...

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   Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (or AMD) is the most common cause of severe vision loss in people over age 60, affecting an estimated 20 million Americans.

7. 40 mice will be sent to space to help with macular ... - AOL

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   She has been researching macular degeneration for 17 years. With the disease, deposits collect and cells in the center of the eye, called the macula, break down.