Import photo edits into iPhoto

When i take a photo on my iPhone and use editing software, the photo is then saved on my phone with the edits saved.
However when i import the photos into iPhoto, the edits are not carried through.
For example if i take a photo on my iPhone and enhance with Camera + and save that photo, when I import into iPhoto, the enhancements do not carry over into my iPhoto album.
Is there any way to fix this?

It will change with the new Photos.app, but until then see: iPhoto and Aperture don't have edits to photos you import from iOS 8 devices - Apple Support

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