Vitamin E: Antioxidant for eye health and vision Vitamin E is another essential nutrient due to its effects on both your ocular and overall health. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps protect your cells and Vitamin A against oxidation. Vitamin E is also essential to your circulatory system, […]
A recent study showed that dilated eye exams were a low-cost method of increasing quality of life for seniors. The study revealed that, in patients with no previously diagnosed eye problems, a dilated eye exam increased the quality of life of the individual 7 x more than just a simple […]
If a specific type of light is transmitted less than normally to a person’s retina, does it increase the likelihood of sleep disturbances? Researchers in Denmark, who published their results in a recent journal, may have provided an answer. The researchers found that the chance of sleep trouble or sleep […]
Summer is definitely here. The ocean front is packed. High temperatures are routinely in the 90’s. Vacations are being planned. But this is also an important time to talk about the risks of ultraviolet (UV) light. Certainly, we are all aware of the importance of putting on sunblock to reduce […]
An interesting fact is that iris color is actually the result of the amount or density of pigment cells in the iris. Pigment cells, called melanocytes, produce the pigment known as melanin. The amount and density of the melanin determines what colors of light are absorbed and what is reflected. […]
We asked for suggestions from our Facebook fans for blog posts and we got some great responses. This is the fifth of 5 posts on Dr. Beach’s blog to be based on these topics/questions. Michael, a CEC Facebook fan, asks: “What causes cataracts because I know my grandparent had it.” […]
Amiodarone Last week, a patient requested that I bring up this medication for my next ‘Medications Review.’ Amiodarone is given to treat cardiac arrhythmia, often when other medications have proved ineffective in controlling the condition. Patients taking amiodarone are advised to have annual, and sometimes more frequent eye exams, because […]
Steroids (Corticosteroids) Ever wonder why an optometrist wants you to list all of your medications? Ever wonder what a medicine for arthritis, lupus, or any other condition has to do with a comprehensive eye health exam? In this series of blog entries I’ll be talking about potential ocular side effects […]