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20/12/2025

Do Blood Thinners Worsen Wet AMD?

If you or a loved one has wet age-related macular degeneration—also called wet AMD—you may be taking medications like aspirin, clopidogrel, or Eliquis for your heart or stroke prevention. A common and very important question is: Can blood thinners make wet AMD worse?

Let’s break this down clearly, calmly, and based on current medical understanding.

19/12/2025

CRISPR Vision Breakthrough: A New Era for Inherited Blindness

Imagine being told your blindness is permanent—
and then, within months, you can read text and recognize faces again.

Today, we’re looking at a groundbreaking development from China that’s changing what we thought was possible for inherited blindness.

18/12/2025

How Tai Chi Improves Peripheral Vision & Brain–Eye Coordination？

Did you know your peripheral vision isn’t controlled only by your eyes—but by your brain and nervous system?

Today, we’re exploring how Tai Chi, a gentle ancient practice, can help improve peripheral vision and visual awareness naturally.

17/12/2025

Chinese researchers at Shanghai’s Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center have successfully used CRISPR gene-editing to restore vision in patients blind from inherited retinal diseases.

By injecting CRISPR molecules beneath the retina, defective genes are corrected, allowing damaged retinal cells to regenerate. Within 90 days, patients report reading text and recognizing faces clearly, with treatments effective for conditions like retinitis pigmentosa and Leber congenital amaurosis.

While China provides this life-changing therapy for about $8,500 per patient, U.S. hospitals charge $425,000–$850,000 per eye, with insurance refusing coverage. This stark contrast raises questions about accessibility and healthcare equity, highlighting how cutting-edge gene therapy can be transformative yet financially out of reach for many.

📌 BOTTOM FACT: CRISPR therapy can permanently restore vision in inherited blindness, but costs vary dramatically between China and the U.S.

📚 SOURCE: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, 2024.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This post is shared for informational purposes only; it is not medical advice.

17/12/2025

Does C Section Birth or Formula Feeding Affect Vision？What Parents Need to Know

Did you know that how a baby is born—and how they’re fed in the first months of life—may influence long-term eye and vision health?

In this video, we’ll explore how C-section delivery and not breastfeeding may indirectly affect vision development—and most importantly, what parents can do to support healthy eyesight.

15/12/2025

Red Light Therapy for Retinal Vein Occlusion Macular Oedema

Retinal vein occlusion is one of the leading causes of sudden vision loss.
While injections can help, they’re invasive and carry real risks.
What if light—specifically near-infrared light—could offer a safer alternative? Retinal Vein Occlusion, or RVO, occurs when a vein in the retina becomes blocked.
This blockage causes fluid to leak into the central retina, leading to macular oedema—a swelling that blurs vision and threatens long-term sight.

The current standard treatment is anti-VEGF injections, which reduce swelling and improve vision.
However, these injections must be repeated and carry potential sight-threatening risks, such as infection or retinal damage. Because of these risks, researchers are actively exploring non-invasive therapies that can support retinal health without injections.

14/12/2025

How Fasting and Hydration Affect Your Vision: What You Need to Know?

Today we’re breaking down how fasting and hydration can affect your eyes and vision, both positively and negatively. Fasting is popular for health and longevity, but it also influences how your eyes function. Here’s what you should know.

13/12/2025

Scientific Evidence for Red Light Therapy in Retinal Diseases

Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, has been extensively studied for its protective and restorative effects on retinal and optic nerve health. Research shows that exposure to specific wavelengths of red light—particularly around 650–670 nm—can enhance mitochondrial function in retinal cells by improving cellular energy (ATP) production and reducing oxidative stress, both of which play key roles in retinal degeneration.

Model study shows 670nm light improves mitochondrial function & reduces retinal inflammation in AMD-like conditions. Abstract of Beirne et al. 2017

12/12/2025

4 Supportive Therapies for AMD

Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, affects millions of people and can slowly damage the cells responsible for sharp central vision.
While medical treatments—like anti-VEGF injections for wet AMD—remain essential, many patients also look for safe, noninvasive therapies that can support retinal health between appointments.

Today, we’ll look at four evidence-based supportive modalities:

09/12/2025

A Comprehensive Guide to Stabilizing RP

While RP is a genetic condition and no lifestyle approach can cure it, many people can support their remaining retinal cells and slow down further degeneration through a combination of healthy habits, nutritional support, and non-invasive neuromodulation technologies.

1. Exercise
2. Diet Changes
3. Eye Hydration and Surface Protection
4. Light Protection
5. Sleep and Stress Control
6. Non-Invasive Neuromodulation and Antioxidant Technologies

08/12/2025

3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Optic Nerves Healthy During the Holidays

The holidays are a wonderful time, but they can also be demanding on your eyes. Today, we’ll share three simple, science-inspired ways to support your optic nerve health during the holiday season.

The holidays are a wonderful time, but they can also be demanding on your eyes. Today, we’ll share three simple, science-inspired ways to support your optic ...

05/12/2025

Holiday Eating & Optic Nerve Health:
What to Avoid to Keep Inflammation Low This Season

The holiday season is a time for celebration, special meals, and sweet treats—but it’s also a time when inflammation can spike without us realizing it. Inflammation plays a major role in how well the optic nerve functions, especially in conditions like glaucoma, optic neuropathy, and other retinal diseases.

While treatments target the eye directly, your daily food choices can either support or stress the remaining healthy nerve cells. Making mindful choices during the festive season is an easy way to create a calmer, healthier environment for the optic nerve.

Foods That Increase Inflammation
1. Sugary Foods & Sweetened Drinks

Holiday desserts, pastries, sodas, and flavored coffees can cause blood-sugar spikes and oxidative stress that may affect microcirculation in the eyes.

2. Processed Carbohydrates

White bread, instant noodles, and refined grains digest quickly and raise inflammation, contributing to small-vessel damage that impacts the optic nerve.

3. Fried and Deep-Fried Foods

Fries, fried chicken, tempura, and doughnuts contain damaged fats that increase systemic inflammation and reduce healthy blood flow.

4. Processed Meats

Sausages, bacon, ham, and deli meats contain preservatives and AGEs that contribute to oxidative and vascular stress.

5. Excess Alcohol

Festive drinking may disrupt cellular energy systems—especially important because optic nerve cells require high energy to function properly.

Smarter Seasonal Choices for a Calmer System

You don’t have to give up holiday enjoyment—simply balance your meals with more anti-inflammatory options:

Leafy greens and colorful vegetables
Berries, citrus fruits, and seasonal produce
Omega-3–rich foods such as salmon, sardines, chia seeds
Nuts, seeds, and whole grains
Olive oil, avocado, herbal tea, or green tea

These foods help protect vulnerable optic nerve cells by supporting healthy circulation and reducing oxidative stress.

A Holiday Reminder

Diet alone cannot reverse optic nerve damage, but avoiding inflammatory foods—and focusing on nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory choices—can support better vision health in the long run.

The end of the year is the perfect time to begin or continue your vision-care routine. Our products are designed for comfort, safety, and long-term support for your visual health. Ordering during our holiday promotion helps you stay on track while enjoying extra seasonal value.

If you have questions or need help selecting the right product combination, our team is here for you.

Warmest Wishes for a Bright and Peaceful Holiday Season,

The Restore Vision Team