There are lots of things you can do to keep your eyes healthy. We listed a few of the easiest things you can do to ensure great vision for life. Hope this generate some good discussions with your doctor at your next visit. That’s what I call Life, in Focus! Related Blogs Blue Light on…
Spinach vs Carrots: Which is Better for Vision?
A plethora of studies have shown anti-oxidants help slow progression of eye diseases such as macular degeneration and light sensitivity (photophobia), Cold water or oily fish contain Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Foods rich in Vitamins A, C and lutein include spinach, kale, strawberries and tomatoes, but not all nutrients are created equally. Vitamin A is critical…
Eyelid Twitches: 8 Things You Should Know
Eyelid Twitches can drive you nuts! You may have experienced this before: out of nowhere, your eyelid starts twitching uncontrollably. While this can be a cause of aggravation, eyelid twitches, spasms or tics are actually quite common. Here are 8 things you should know about this eye condition! Related Blogs Blue Light on eye Health…
OCT Medicines Claiming To Promote Eye Health May Have Misleading Labels
OTC Medicines claiming to promote eye health may contain misleading labels. OTC Medicines claiming to promote eye health may contain misleading labels on treatments associated with age-related macular degeneration reports the New York times in a recent health blog. Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading leading causes of severe vision loss in elderly…
We Were Tricked Into Thinking Carrots Helped Our Vision
Were We Tricked Into Thinking Carrots Helped Our Vision? Yes, We Were Tricked Into Thinking Carrots Helped Our Vision! Did mom and grandma trick us into eating carrots? Does our vision get better if we do? Is it an old wives tale? According to the American Chemical Society even if we eat lots of carrots…
Daily Statin Might Raise Your Risk for Cataracts
A recent Canadian research report (Canadian Journal of Cardiology, December 2014) showed that taking a statin to lower your cholesterol may raise your risk of developing cataracts. Statin medications such as Zocor, Crestor and Lipitor protect many people from heart attack and stroke. They may raise the odds of developing the vision problems by 27…
