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Important info for families

Eye Must-Know: Look After Those That Matter Most!

It doesn’t matter if you’re a baby, child, teen, adult, boomer or senior. It doesn’t matter if you have perfect vision, wear coke bottles, are perfectly healthy or have a systemic condition... having good vision is important, but having healthy eyes is crucial.

Eyes Don't Come With a Manual?

We’d love to see everyone committed to ensuring they have healthy eyes for every stage of their lives, but the truth of the matter is we don’t come with a maintenance guide. Let your friends and family see how much you care... pass this info on!

> I'M A CHILD!
A young child’s formative years are vital ones as their visual abilities play an important role in their early development. Did you know that 80 – 90% of classroom learning comes through our visual system? Seeing an Optometrist at six months of age can help ensure a child is ready to learn in addition to preventing potentially vision-threatening disorders.

> I'M HAVING A 40TH BIRTHDAY ...AGAIN!
Arms too short? Maybe you’ve got so many pair of drug store magnifiers all over the place you’ve lost count. Alternatively some of you nearsighted folks may find yourself removing your glasses in order to see up close. Whatever your situation you’re not alone! There is no reason to ‘endure’ age related focusing difficulty (‘presbyopia’). Recent advances in technology have responded to the need for acceptable solutions for people who may be frustrated with their presbyopic eyes. New multifocal contact lenses are a wonderful solution for many of the problems, and when glasses are necessary the latest digital lenses are making life easier to see. If you’re coping with presbyopia, bring your eyes in to us and find out how to take that next step!

> I'M A SENIOR ...TECHNICALLY!
If you’ve noticed that all your favourite movies have been re-released in colour and that the car you bought brand new has now become an antique, then we know you’re young at heart! But just when you think there’s nothing left to learn the hard way it’s worthwhile to consider the importance of seeing well. That’s exactly why seniors need to pay special attention to the health of their eyes… we’d like your eyes to see you well past retirement!
THE BAD NEWS:
vision loss affects one in nine over 65 and one in four over 80, most commonly related to age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma.
THE GOOD NEWS IS:
- Vision loss is common.
- Vision loss can be prevented.
- Vision loss can be treated.
- Vision loss can be rehabilitated.
The best things you can do to prevent or limit vision loss from age-related eye disease is to:
- Quit smoking
- Eat plenty of dark green vegetables
- Lose weight
- Exercise
- Control blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol
- Wear sunglasses
- Get yearly eye exams by an optometrist or ophthalmologist!

> I AM WHAT I EAT!
Lutein and zeaxanthin are deposited in the eyes and act as antioxidants which neutralize free radicals, which can cause cell damage. Research shows that one or both of these substances can act like natural sunglasses, physically helping to filter out harmful blue light and stopping it from reaching and damaging the back of the retina. Lutein and zeaxanthin may also aid in the prevention of cataracts.
TOP FOODS CONTAINING LUTEIN AND ZEAXANTHIN:
spinach, squash, sweet corn, kale, broccoli, green beans, brussel sprouts, orange peppers, peas, kiwi fruit, grapes, oranges, mango, papaya, peaches, prunes, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, melon, dark green lettuce
FOODS CONTAINING VITAMIN C:
citrus fruits and juices, papaya, cantaloupe, green & red pepper (sweet), kale, tomato juice (low sodium), brussel sprouts, strawberries, raspberries, mango, broccoli, and cauliflower.
FOOD CONTAINING VITAMIN E:
almonds, sunflower seeds, safflower oil, peanuts, peanut butter, corn oil, mango, and eggs.
VITAMIN A (BETA CAROTENE):
carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, mangos, squash, apricots, turnip greens, spinach, cantaloupe, red bell peppers, and cod liver oil.
SELENIUM AND ZINC:
Oysters contain both! Sources of selenium include Brazil nuts, yeast, and other seafood. Sources of zinc include beef, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, wheat, and nuts.