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Frank Brinka of WHLI and B103 interviewed Dr Richard Nattis on April 16, 2007. The content was about Lasik surgery, cataract surgery, Pediatric ophthalmology and general questions. If you are interested in hearing a replay please call the office.
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Our staff was present at the Senior Appreciation Day Held at Good Samaritan Hospital in March 2008, providing eye care information to the senior population.
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Welcome to the practice for Dr. Hsu We are pleased to welcome Dr. Cynthia Hsu to our staff. Her experience and dedication to promoting healthy eyes will complement our staff of specialists and enhance our commitment to provide the best care for our patients. Dr. Hsu is a specialist in corneal diseases and corneal transplantation.
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New State of the Art Technology The Zeiss Stratus OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography). The Stratus OCT facilitates diagnosis and management of retinal diseases and glaucoma. The Stratus OCT minimizes patient discomfort, as it is a non-contact camera that permits detailed examination of the retina and optic nerve head in our office.
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Nutrition and
Vitamins for Your Eyes
Is eating carrots really good for the eyes,
or do moms just say that to inflict the vegetable
on their kids? One average-sized carrot contains
twice the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
of vitamin A, which happens to be very good
for your eyes. If you don’t like carrots,
there are lots of foods that contain vitamin
A and other nutrients your eyes need. |
Antioxidants
– New studies suggest that broccoli may
be a powerful force in preventing blindness.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School
of Medicine have discovered that sulforaphane,
the naturally occurring antioxidant in broccoli
and broccoli sprouts, protects the eye from
damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet
light. Carotenoids give carrots their orange
color. You can find them in many red, yellow
and orange fruits and vegetables. As well as
in green, leafy vegetables. |
Vitamin
C and Bioflavonoids –
Ever-popular vitamin C may reduce your risk
of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.
Bioflavonoids help your body to absorb vitamin
C and some work as antioxidants themselves.
Vitamin E and Minerals – Like vitamins
A & C, vitamin E may reduce your risk of
cataracts and macular degeneration. The minerals
selenium and zinc help your body to absorb antioxidant
vitamins and may have their own protective effects
as well. Try the following foods to make sure
you get enough eye protecting nutrients: |
| Vitamin A: |
Cod Liver Oil, Liver, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes,
Butternut Squash. |
| Lutein & Zeaxanthin:
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Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens. |
| Vitamin C: |
Sweet Peppers (Red Or Green), Kale, Strawberries,
Broccoli, Oranges, Cantaloupe. |
| Bioflavonoids: |
Citrus, Fruits, Cherries, Grapes, Plums. |
| Vitamin E: |
Sunflower Seeds, Almonds, Hazelnuts. |
| Selenium: |
Brazil Nuts, Yeast, Seafood. |
| Zinc: |
Oysters, Hamburgers,
Yeast, Nuts |
| Fatty Acids: |
Cold-Water Fish (Salmon, Mackerel, Trout) |
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PRESBYOPIA:
IS IT ME, OR IS PRINT GETTING SMALLER THESE
DAYS?
When the age monster comes calling
on baby-boomers, he usually steals away some
of their ability to do things the way they used
to – including the ability to read fine
print. The forty-and-over crowd is finding that
their arms are “growing shorter”
as words become difficult to see up close, and
they must hold small items at arm’s length
in order to view them clearly. |
Called presbyopia,
this condition occurs as eyes gradually lose
their ability to focus on objects in the near
range. But boomers have more choices than their
parents ever did. When it comes to near vision
correction, reading glasses are a popular option.
They come in all styles and colors. They come
as a multi-focal with lines or no-line bifocals
or progressive lens. Monovision contact lenses
are another option as well as LASIK surgery
with monovision correction. Your eye care professional
will help you decide which one is best for you. |
EYEDROPS
Eye drops contain medicines that are used to
treat many eye diseases and conditions. Some
are also helpful for relieving eye discomfort. |
USING MEDICATIONS
WISELY
When your physician prescribes any medication
for you, you should always be aware of the following
important information:
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Make sure you know the name of the medication.
It always has a “generic” name
as well as a brand name. |
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Make sure you know how often you
need to take the drops. |
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Call your Eye MD if you are unclear as
how to use the new medication or if you
have any questions. |
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