The UK’s Press Association (8/23) reported, “Eating berries may combat age-related mental decline by ‘cleaning up’ the brain” according to research presented at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston. “Scientists have found the first evidence that polyphenol compounds in the fruits activate the brain’s natural ‘housekeeping’ mechanism.” The polyphenolic compounds found in berries appear to help “special immune system cells in the brain called microglia which engulf, remove and recycle harmful biochemical debris.”

The UK’s Telegraph (8/23, Adams) reported, “Eating fruits with deep orange, red or blue pigments can even reverse the loss of brain power, according to a two month study of laboratory rats fed a berry-rich diet.” The UK’s Daily Mail (8/24) reports that “walnuts may have a similar effect.” WebMD (8/23, Hendrick) also covered the story.

Click on the link below to review some of the signs and symptoms to look for that may indicate a vision problem:

http://www.covd.org/Home/AboutVisionLearning/SymptomsChecklist/tabid/114/Default.aspx

Sunglasses should be worn all year round. Sun rays are at work every day, even on cloudy days.  Did you know a properly designed pair of sunglasses lenses can actually help you see better when driving in lower light, rainy conditions?

Look for sunglasses that have quality 100% UV protection that won’t rub off over time as you clean the sunglasses. Sunglasses with anti-reflective treatment helps minimize light rays that come from behind from bouncing off the inside of your glasses back into your eye. Good polarization prevents scattered light and reflections from causing blinding conditions.  And don’t forget to look for sunglasses that have good eyeball and eye socket coverage. And last, but not least, look for a pair of sunglasses that compliment your facial structure, wardrobe and life style!

Fine Eyewear & Eyecare is a full service eye care facility specializing in quality polarized sunglasses. We offer both sport sunglasses  and fashion sunglasses. Our eye care facility is staffed by eye doctors who care about your sun vision requirements.  We’re located in the Heb shopping center at Parmer and 1431, located at the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX , Teravista and Avery Ranch.

You can find more information at www.FineEyewear.Net

Writing in the Wall Street Journal (8/17, D1) “Health Journal” on the front of the Personal Journal section, Melinda Beck points out that many people have difficulty seeing objects in the mid-range of their vision, particularly computer screens. Not only do those who wear glasses to correct either distance or close vision have difficulty, but also those who wear progressive lenses, too, unless they look at the screen exactly in the right spot. According to the American Optometric Association, approximately 40% of Americans spend three or more hours daily focusing on an electronic device with a screen. For some nearsighted middle-aged people, removing their distance glasses might be enough to help them read their computer screen for a while until they lose their close vision.

A high quality progressive lens can sometimes help with this issue, but is very dependent on the patients requirements.  There are always trade-offs that are going to need to be made. If you are spending all day in front of the computer for work, then it can be worth it to get a pair of glasses with lenses that a designed specifically for the patient and computer usage. A high quality computer lens provides maximum “mid distance” coverage.  This results in less strain on the eye and neck.  Having the right tools for the job is always important, and your vision is one of your most important tools!

Fine Eyewear & Eyecare is a full service eye care facility specializing in custom designed computer lenses . Our eye care facility is staffed by eye doctors who care about your computer vision requirements.  We’re located in the Heb shopping center at Parmer and 1431, located at the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX , Teravista and Avery Ranch.

You can find more information at www.FineEyewear.Net

Life is made up of moments that follow each other, constantly bringing something new. It is composed of different sensations and emotions, and our eyewear accompanies you on this fascinating journey, like a trusted accessory from which you never want to be separated. These are not just simple frames through which to observe the world, but instruments through which to enjoy every moment intensely, grasping even the smallest and most subtle of nuances.

This project is inspired by the Giorgio Armani eyewear collections of the Eighties. These are more than just reproductions of original models that rediscover the artisan quality of those collections and evoke the spirit of the traditional production methods used to make eyewear in the past. The initiative is also a strategic one, for which the main production lines, typical of those years, have been started up again. The result is a collection of eyewear that maintains a strong identity linked to how it is manufactured. At the time these were modern pieces, and now in a modern way we have rediscovered our roots. These are objects with a refined design, which accompany us in every moment of our lives. Strong choices require a sure taste, because no one forgets a look, and a pair of glasses.

“Frames of life” for her
Pure oval (GA 789) – A new edition of the classic, round optical frames that are strongly inspired by the ‘20s. Temples are characterised by a light tubular plastic decorative trim and a piston hinge. They are available in shades of black/ruthenium, glossy brown/brown and Havana/matt silver.

“Frames of life” for him
Intellectual chic (GA 828) – A round shape that reflects the elegant taste of the ‘40s. The acetate front features a metal nosepiece fixed with rivets, and the flex temples are decorated with a thin tubular plastic trim. The colours range from shades of light Havana with palladium temples, to black with palladium temples, Havana with brown temples, reddish Havana with dark ruthenium temples and striped grey with palladium temples.

The event’s primary objective of increasing the awareness of both companies and citizens on the phenomenon of counterfeiting, intending to become a starting point for further initiatives to fight the marketing of fake goods, the organization said.

“In Venice, we decided to carry out an important protest demonstration,” explained Tabacchi. “On a floating platform in front of Palazzo Labia, in Campo San Geremia, more than 5,000 pairs of counterfeit glasses were destroyed by a steamroller, together with Murano glass and shoes, all representing the qualitative excellence of goods produced in northeastern Italy. A striking message to say ‘no to knock-offs!’”

According to the release, during the first nine months of last year alone, the Guardia di Finanza (the Italian Tax Police) confiscated more than 112 million fake products in Italy, recording a sharp increase in the fashion sector with more than 19.5 million pieces seized. Since industrial and commercial counterfeiting today represents 5 percent to 7 percent of worldwide trade, a release from ANFAO said, the turnover generated by this phenomenon is threatening the national and international economy and its short- and long-term development.

In addition to notable economic damage, counterfeit products also constitute a threat for consumer safety. For this reason, Italian eyewear, represented by ANFAO, has long been aware of this phenomenon and for years has been leading the fight against counterfeiting.

“Counterfeit sunglasses[and prescription glasses] expose eyes and vision to risks due to non-compliant lenses, and they can also bring on devastating allergic reactions to the skin caused by the materials used to make the frames,” Tabacchi explained.

The New York Times (7/4, A1, Louis) reported on its front page, “Lady Gaga’s wider-than-life eyes were most likely generated by a computer, but teenagers and young women nationwide have been copying them with special contact lenses imported from Asia. Known as circle lenses, these are colored contacts…that make the eyes appear larger because they cover not just the iris, as normal lenses do, but also part of the whites.” But, Karen Riley, a spokeswoman for the FDA, said, “Consumers risk significant eye injuries — even blindness’ when they buy contact lenses without a valid prescription or help from an eye professional.” And, Dr. S. Barry Eiden, “an optometrist…who is chairman of the contact lens and cornea section of the American Optometric Association, said that people selling circle lenses online ‘are encouraging the avoidance of professional care.’”