October 4, 2011

More recently, a group of scientists from the Netherlands found that the reception Aspirin ( atsetilsalitsilovaoy acid ) For a long time can lead to serious and irreversible eye disease - 'Wet' macular degeneration .

The researchers studied a group of elderly people over 65 years, as a result, came to a disappointing conclusion. Of the nearly five thousand volunteers, the life of which doctors have seen throughout the year, about a thousand constantly and without having consumed this medicine . Thirty-five of them have been identified this eye disease.

According to the researchers, the cause of macular degeneration was the fact that aspirin has provoked the development of additional blood vessels   behind   the retina of the eyeball . However, these vessels are very fragile, resulting in numerous hemorrhage. Herein lies the reason for the loss of central vision in adulthood.

The problem is that very often people use aspirin for prevention heart disease   for the reason that he is able to do a blood thinner, and thus prevent the development of blood clots etc. Scientists recognize that a small dose of this medication may actually have a positive impact on health, while even a slight excess of it causes irreparable harm. Frequent taking the drug and high doses - the main enemy of health.

We recall that not so long ago also conducted research related to the effects of aspirin on human health. They suit the organization British Heart Foundation, having involved ninety thousand people. According to this study, patients who underwent stroke   and heart attack And now take small doses of aspirin, does not threaten the development of "wet" macular degeneration. Whereas, people who use this stuff "just in case" are at high risk of developing internal bleeding .