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April 6, 2015October 11, 2015Vitamin & Nutrition Corner

Vitamin E promotes good eye health and vision

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, […]

January 11, 2012August 14, 2017Ocular Conditions

Dilated Eye Exams Increase Quality of Life for Seniors

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 […]

June 2, 2011August 14, 2017Local Interest

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

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 […]

November 29, 2010August 14, 2017Ask Dr. Beach

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

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.   […]

May 11, 2010August 14, 2017Vitamin & Nutrition Corner

Vitamin & Nutrition Corner: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fatty acids are a group of nutrients that are extremely important in the function of cells, muscles, nerves and organs.  They also influence blood pressure and other cardiovascular functions through their ability to interact with hormone controls.   An “essential” fatty acid is one that our bodies can’t […]

February 21, 2010August 11, 2017Vitamin & Nutrition Corner

Vitamin & Nutrition Corner: Lutein

Lutein:  A Vital Antioxidant for Eye Health After speaking last month about Vitamin A’s antioxidant protection in Macular Degeneration, Lutein is a great follow-up.   Lutein is a type of carotenoid, which is a natural pigment in vegetables and fruits.  Just like beta-carotene and Vitamin A, Lutein serves as a […]

February 2, 2010August 11, 2017Vitamin & Nutrition Corner

Vitamin & Nutrition Corner: Vitamin A

An essential component to ocular health:  Vitamin A If you ever walk by the vitamin and supplements aisle of the grocery store, you’ll notice dozens of brands specifically promoting eye health.   Which of these vitamins are important to eye health?   How much should you take?    What happens if you get […]

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