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Extra antioxidants have limited benefits for sight

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking additional antioxidant supplements on top of vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene does little to ward off macular degeneration among older adults, new research suggests. Full story

Allergan shares fall on delay of eye drug study

Shares of cosmetic drug and device maker Allergan Inc. fell 12 percent Wednesday after company executives said they would delay late-stage testing of an experimental eye treatment by one to two years. Full story

Regeneron says Sanofi plans to buy shares

(Reuters) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc <REGN.O> on Monday said it has received notice that Sanofi SA <SASY.PA> intends to acquire Regeneron's common stock through open market purchases and direct purchases from shareholders. Full story

Regular aspirin use tied to age-related vision loss

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking at least one aspirin every week is linked to the development of age-related vision loss, according to a new study. Full story

Is driving OK with certain age-related blind spots?

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly people with a certain type of blind spot were less likely to see pedestrians in time to avoid hitting them in a driving simulator, according to a new study. Full story

Tiny telescopes restore sight

   Implantable "telescopes" are helping macular degeneration patients see again. KARE'S Renee Tessman reports.

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  Dame Judi Dench losing sight

Academy Award-winning actress Dame Judi Dench, 77, has been diagnosed with macular degeneration and is trying to save her sight. Family and friends read lines to her now. NBC’s Lester Holt reports.

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