If you know anybody that has been blinded by
[tag-cat Eye Disease]disease[/tag-cat] pass this on, they need all the encouragement they can get and must not lose hope.

Those enterprising medical people have discovered a way to successfully transplant light sensitive retinal cells into mice.

To simplify the explanation of the procedure, they have developed photoreceptor cells that have been transplanted into the retina at the back of the eyes of mice and that have successfully integrated and not been being rejected.

Those blind mice have got their sight back!

Over the years many medical techniques that have become successful and commonplace have begun with experiments on rodents.

This new breakthrough is highly encouraging and lets keep our fingers crossed that it will soon lead to restoring the sight of those afflicted throughout the world.

It has been announced that the Macular Disease Society (MDS) in the UK has started a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of macular degeneration.
 

The disease causes a loss of central vision with over half a million Britons suffering from the condition.

MDS believe that few people are aware that this condition is the largest cause of registered sight loss in the UK – and there is no known cure!

 
Representatives from MDS are promoting vegetables and fruit that benefit the eyes at venues around the country.

Broccoli, tomatoes, oranges and lemons are amongst those that help to prevent the onset of the disease.

Exposing the eyes to strong sunlight without protection and not smoking can also help.

I have just heard about a clinical trial confirming that a Mediterranean style diet will help to prevent heart disease, certain types of cancer and promote the chances of a longer and more active life.

Over a period of four years a sample size of 770 people was divided into three groups. One group was given a low fat diet, the other two were put on a typical Mediterranean diet with one group given an additional one litre of virgin olive oil a week and the other an extra 30 grammes of nuts a day.

The two Mediterranean diet groups had significantly better results than the low fat diet group.

The typical Spanish Mediterranean diet consists of cereals, fresh fruit, legumes and whole grains, fish and olive oil, has long been associated with a healthy lifestyle and the trial confirms this to be true. The addition of extra olive oil and nuts, walnuts are mentioned, adds strength to the diet in reducing the incidence of cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and strokes.

For more information search Google for:- Dr Emilio Ros of the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona.

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