Researchers at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) beleive that they may have new evidence that diet can increase pigment density and therefore reduce the risk of developing Age Related Macular Degeneartion(ARMD).

A growing body of evidence supports the theory that people are at risk of developing ARMD if the density of of their macular pigment is low.

The Manchester based team has developed a new device for measuring the Macular pigment Optical density. Patients who are already experiencing early stages of ARMD may be able to delay or prevent its progress through dietry intervention.

Dr Murray and his colleage Hui Haiang Koh presented their latest findings to the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in Florida USA..

We will keep you posted on any advances in this technology.

From a report in "The Optician" (UK)



     Listing # 24 Aug 2002