Sports-related injuries happen to us all, but one of the worst kinds of injury is an eye injury. Eye injuries that occur during these activities can also impact a person for a lifetime, so let’s do what we can to protect young athletes by using these seven simple tips: [Read more…]
5 More Ways to Protect Yourself from AMD
Last week we discussed a few of the factors that make people, especially women, to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Although we can’t change our genetics, we can find ways to protect ourselves. Here are five more ways to keep your eyes (and your body) healthy.
1. Eat your spinach.
What Popeye didn’t know was that spinach is a rich source of lutein and zea-xanthin, powerful antioxidants that can reduce the risk of certain eye diseases, like AMD. Other good sources include any kind of leafy green vegetable such as collards and kale, as well as eggs and orange-colored fruits. [Read more…]
5 Ways to Keep An Eye On Women’s Vision Health
Women’s vision health is most at risk for a disease called Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The National Eye Institute has identified AMD as the leading cause of blindness, with women being at higher risk then men.
Aside from the matter of gender there is a higher incidence of AMD for people who fall into these categories:
- Caucasian ethnicity
- Female
- Family history of the condition
- Smoking
- High blood cholesterol levels
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension
Fortunately there are ways to keep your eyes healthy for as long as possible. Try these tips: [Read more…]
What to Expect During Your Comprehensive Eye Exam
When most people think about getting their eyes examined, they’re focused (pun intended) on will their visual test score. Am I still 20/20? Do I need glasses? Uh, oh is it time to get bifocals?!
While visual acuity is definitely a part of a comprehensive eye exam, the more important part of the exam is examining our very precious eye itself. The eye’s structure is very complex and subject to its own set of health problems, as well as being the window to diseases that can affect our bodies, such as diabetes. That is why it is so important to schedule annual checkups. [Read more…]
Free Eye Screenings are Now Available!
Kleinsorge Family Eye Care is now offering free employee screenings for businesses in the Stroudsburg area!
We realize that many local businesses are unable to offer eye care as a benefit to their employees, so after prayerful consideration we’ve decided to step up and fill in that gap. [Read more…]
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