The UK’s Daily Mail (7/24, Hope) reports that, according to a study “to appear in the American Journal of Pathology next month,” foods “containing omega 3 and fish oils may help prevent” age-related macular degeneration (AMD), “the most common cause of blindness in old age.”
There is much talk today about nationalizing medical insurance, wellness care and of course maximizing the health care dollar. Eyecare plays a major role in preventive health care. Diagnosing systemic diseases as diabetes and hypertension, serious eye diseases that can cause blindness like glaucoma, and even enhanced school performance are all important reasons why eyecare needs to be a part of any major healthcare initiatives.
New studies and estimates on the clear connection between eye exams and disease detection, workplace productivity and healthy lifestyles . Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of School of Public Health, the International Centre for Eyecare Education, the University of New South Wales and the African Vision Research Institute reported that corrected vision impairment could prevent billions of dollars in lost productivity annually.
The study is published in the June 2009 issue of the Bulletin of the World Health Organization.
Late in April, the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop taking the Hydoxycut line of weight loss products, which have been associated with a number of serious adverse effects including liver and kidney failure.
The FDA has expanded to 72 the number of weight loss dietary supplements that are tainted with a number of undeclared active pharmaceutical agents. You can find the full list of these products by going to the FDA Web site.
After the hundredth edition of the famous Milan-Sanremo cycle race, Oakley dominated the three steps of the podium won by cyclists wearing two sport specific models by the world leader of sports eyewear. In first place was Britain’s Mark Cavendish of the Columbia Team, who wore the very latest Oakley Jawbone model, second came Germany’s Heinrich Haussler of the Cervelo Test Team with the Oakley Radar model, and third was Norwegian Thor Hushovd, also of the Cervelo Test Team, with Oakley Jawbone.
Available at Fine Eyewear at the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock Texas. 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd Suite 210 Cedar Park, TX 78613. See main website for contact information.
The European Sunglass Association awarded MAUI JIM for its extraordinary contribution to the sunglasses market.
Available at Fine Eyewear at the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock Texas. 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd Suite 210 Cedar Park, TX 78613. See main website for contact information.
A tribute to tradition and an unmistakable symbol of the Versace story, the Vanitas bow is the “element” that characterizes the collection: the arrival point for stylistic search, a synthesis of elegant design and sinuous graphics. An exquisite contemporary revamp of the relationship between shape and decorated surfaces. The bow pays tribute to the creativity, audacious genius and geometrical perfection of the ornamental motif created by Gianni Versace.
Versace eye wear is available at Fine Eyewear & Eye care, located the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX. Our address is 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd Suite 210 Cedar Park, TX 78613. See main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net
We offer Thin & Lite lenses from Varilux. Thin & Lite lenses are exactly what they say they are, thinner and lighter. Thin & Lite are a more cosmetically appealing eyeglass lenses, and are the right lens for a high-fashion frame. Thin&Lite Lenses are made from high-index durable plastic resulting in a thinner, flatter more comfortable lens.
With a higher refractive index Thin&Lite lenses produce the same vision correction as a regular plastic lens but in a thinner and flatter lens—for improved appearance and better vision.
Lens thickness comparison with a +2 correction
For a variety of consumers, including those with higher prescriptions and for popular rimless frame styles, Thin&Lite lenses offer improved performance and cosmetics thanks to the latest lens technology.
Thin&Lite lenses are available in Varilux progressive designs. A high quality anti-glare treatment, like Crizal Alizé, is recommended for Thin&Lite to make the most of your lens performance.
To find out more information about Thin&Lite please visit www.ThinandLite.com
Varilux thin & lite lenses is available at Fine Eyewear & Eye care, located the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX. Our address is 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd Suite 210 Cedar Park, TX 78613. See main website for contact information. www.FineEyewear.Net
HealthDay (3/3, McKeever) reported that, according to a study published in the March 4 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, “when macular degeneration causes one to start losing…sight, the affected neurons simply start seeking visual input from other, non-affected parts of the eye.” Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology “found when the cells in the fovea, the part of the retina responsible for the central field of vision, were damaged by macular degeneration (MD) — the neuron attached to them” began “responding to stimuli in an undamaged section — a type of internal reorganization of the eye’s visual map as opposed to the cortex’s work being shifting to other neurons.” HealthDay also noted that MD patients “often compensate for lack of central vision by rolling their eyes upward so they can utilize the preferred retinal locus,” which is “an undamaged area under and adjacent to the affected part of the retina.”
I you fly frequently consider just how critical humidity is relative to your ocular comfort. The humidity in a pressured airplane cabin is likely as low as 10% and studies have shown that this level of humidity sustained for as little as 1 to 3 hours can be associated with significant mucosal irritation (eyes, skin, and upper airways). The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires liquid solution bottles that are “carried on” to be less than 3 ounces (~88.7 mL). It is important we remember this in the care of our “frequent flyer” patients – whether it be ocular lubricants, therapeutics, or contact lens care solutions.