Drusen are tiny yellow deposits in a layer of the retina called Bruchs membrane. They are the most common early sign of dry macular degeneration. Drusen are made up of lipids, a type of fatty protein, which may be the result of a failure of the eye to dispose of waste products properly. There are severalContinue reading “Yellow spots in the eye”
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Six Ways to Protect Your Eyes
Six Unexpected Ways to Protect Your Eyes – Spry Living. We’re all familiar with these common-sense health teachings: Exercise and diet to lose weight. Wear sunscreen to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Stop smoking to prevent heart disease. But what about eye health? Leading a healthy lifestyle can go a long way toward protecting yourContinue reading “Six Ways to Protect Your Eyes”
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