caffeine has been researched along with Macular Degeneration in 2 studies
Macular Degeneration: Degenerative changes in the RETINA usually of older adults which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the MACULA LUTEA) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in dry and wet forms.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Central ring scotomas with excellent retained visual acuity may present as an acute, bilateral syndrome in patients who are heavy caffeine consumers." | 3.70 | Coffee and doughnut maculopathy: a cause of acute central ring scotomas. ( Biousse, V; Kerrison, JB; Newman, NJ; Pollock, SC, 2000) |
| "The Wisconsin Age-Related Maculopathy Grading System was used to assess the presence and severity of early age-related maculopathy." | 1.31 | The relation of coffee and caffeine to the 5-year incidence of early age-related maculopathy: the Beaver Dam Eye Study. ( Klein, BE; Klein, R; Tomany, SC, 2001) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 2 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Kerrison, JB | 1 |
| Pollock, SC | 1 |
| Biousse, V | 1 |
| Newman, NJ | 1 |
| Tomany, SC | 1 |
| Klein, R | 1 |
| Klein, BE | 1 |
2 other studies available for caffeine and Macular Degeneration
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Coffee and doughnut maculopathy: a cause of acute central ring scotomas.
Topics: Adult; Caffeine; Coffee; Female; Humans; Macular Degeneration; Male; Middle Aged; Optic Nerve; Retin | 2000 |
The relation of coffee and caffeine to the 5-year incidence of early age-related maculopathy: the Beaver Dam Eye Study.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Caffeine; Coffee; Cohort Studies; Diet Surveys; Female; Follow-Up St | 2001 |