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Vitamin E promotes good eye health and vision

Posted April 6, 2015October 11, 2015 Russ BeachPosted in Vitamin & Nutrition Corner

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, […]

Dilated Eye Exams Increase Quality of Life for Seniors

Posted January 11, 2012August 14, 2017 Russ BeachPosted in Ocular Conditions

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 […]

Does less blue light = More problems sleeping?

Posted October 30, 2011August 14, 2017 Russ BeachPosted in Ocular Conditions

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 […]

Summertime: Let’s Talk About Ultraviolet Light and Your Eyes

Posted June 2, 2011August 14, 2017 Russ BeachPosted in Local Interest

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 […]

Ask Dr. Beach: Does Eye Color Affect Vision or Eye Health?

Posted November 29, 2010August 14, 2017 Russ BeachPosted in Ask Dr. Beach

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.   […]

Facebook Fan Submitted Topic # 5: What causes cataracts?

Posted May 26, 2010August 14, 2017 Russ BeachPosted in Uncategorized

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.” […]

Medication Side Effects Review: Amiodarone

Posted March 1, 2010August 11, 2017 Russ BeachPosted in Medications Review

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 […]

Medication Side Effects Review: Steroids

Posted January 26, 2010August 11, 2017 Russ BeachPosted in Medications Review

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 […]

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