May Declared UV Awareness Month by Prevent Blindness
Bella Eye Care Optometry
by Eyes4U
3y ago
Extended exposure ultraviolet (UV) rays can immediately cause damage to eyes, including photokeratitis, also referred to as a “corneal sunburn.”  UV damage to the eyes may also be cumulative, resulting in the development of cataracts or cancer later in life. With so many of us spending more time outside with shelter-in-place restrictions and the nicer weather, we want to remind everyone that a good pair of sunglasses is essential for living, working, and playing in California. The risk of sun-related eye problems is higher for people who: have light-colored eyes spend long hours in the ..read more
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Good Nutrition Can Help Your Eyesight
Bella Eye Care Optometry
by Eyes4U
3y ago
It’s National Nutrition Month. A healthy diet will, of course, help reduce the chances of a number of chronic diseases. A healthy diet can help you lose weight. A healthy diet can help give you more energy during the day and sleep better at night. A healthy diet can also be good for your eyes. Whether it is eating more fresh fruits like oranges, strawberries, peaches, or tomatoes and getting a good dose of natural vitamin C or upping your vitamin A with more carrots and sweet potatoes, we could all use a few more healthy additions to our diets and eliminate some of the junk foods we’ve been f ..read more
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March is Save Your Vision Month
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by Eyes4U
3y ago
March is National Save Your Vision Month and we want to educate and inform you about the importance of getting a yearly eye exam and protecting your vision. Just as most of us take care of our bodies by eating healthy and exercising regularly,  we should also care for our eye health too. Having clear vision does not necessarily mean healthy vision. Getting a yearly eye exam can prevent and detect serious eye issues such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. As we get older it is recommended that we get a yearly eye exam to make sure our prescription hasn ..read more
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Have A Good Cry
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by Eyes4U
3y ago
Do you ever wonder why water comes out of our eyes when we’re sad or tired or frustrated? Turns out that crying is one of the most unique and perplexing of all human behaviors. It is the only physiological function that is unique to us. To make things even more interesting, we shed three different and distinct types of tears. Basal Tears These tears are the ones in our eyes all the time that serve to protect, nourish and lubricate the eyes. These tears are chemically different from other types of tears. constantly produced keep dirt and debris away Basal Tears are made up of three layers: m ..read more
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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month
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by Eyes4U
3y ago
We are always on the lookout for signs of macular degeneration during any adult eye exam. The optical world has set aside February as a month to pay particular attention to Age Retailed Macular Degeneration. The macula is the central part of the retina and allows us to read fine print clearly and see colors vividly.  Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD you lose your central vision. You cannot see fine details, whether you are looking at something close or far. But your peripheral ..read more
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Are your eyes playing tricks with you?
Bella Eye Care Optometry
by Eyes4U
3y ago
  We see when light enters our eyes and our retinas turn that light into electrical signals sent to the brain. So, technically, we “see” with our brains. To make sure our brains aren’t overloaded with visual information, they often take shortcuts. For the most part, these shortcuts work well for us and we never notice them. Optical illusions take advantage of these shortcuts and fool our brains so that our perception of an image doesn’t necessarily match reality. It’s easy to be fooled by optical illusions, but as your eye care provider, Bella Eyecare Optometry will never fool your eyes ..read more
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Is Eyestrain Causing Your Headaches?
Bella Eye Care Optometry
by Eyes4U
3y ago
Are you living with headaches and aren’t sure about the cause? If so, ask yourself when you last saw your eye doctor. Uncorrected or undetected vision problems could be the source of your problems. Eyestrain occurs when the muscles of your eye are required to work harder than usual. This can result in eyes that are tired and achy, and it can cause blurred vision and headaches. Eyestrain that is associated with headaches can be caused by a few different factors, including: • Astigmatism • Hyperopia, or farsightedness • Myopia, or nearsightedness If you already wear glasses or contacts, you may ..read more
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Coffee and Your Eyes
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by Eyes4U
3y ago
If you want to do one simple thing to improve your performance, drink coffee. Coffee is packed with compounds that have biological effects on humans, and researchers keep discovering new reasons to drink the world’s favorite morning brew. There is one ingredient in particular that we want to share with you. Chlorogenic acid is a powerful polyphenol (a type of brain-boosting antioxidant) that does a few surprising things for you, like making your eyes stronger. Chlorogenic acid is the main acid in coffee — it makes up about three to five percent of your morning cup. Chlorogenic protects your m ..read more
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EYExamine What Gifts You Give To Children For The Holidays
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by Eyes4U
3y ago
Last year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a report stating there were an estimated 251,700 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. Forty-four percent of the estimated injuries were to the head and face area, the most commonly affected area of the body. According to the CPSC, of the 251,700 estimated toy-related, emergency department-treated injuries, an estimated: 184,000 (73 percent) happened to children younger than 15 years of age; 174,300 (69 percent) occurred to children 12 years of age or younger; 89,800 (36 percent) happened to c ..read more
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Thanksgiving – Eat for Eyes
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by Eyes4U
3y ago
Thanksgiving is always when our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. We all tend to ply too much food onto our plates. The joke, of course, is how many of us wear our fat pants to accommodate all we eat. Did you know that a number of traditional Thanksgiving dishes are actually good for your eyes? Let us share just a few: We start with the turkey of course. No Thanksgiving is complete without a turkey, roasted golden brown and stuffed with fresh vegetables and herbs. Turkey is loaded with zinc and B-vitamin niacin, which helps prevent the formation of cataracts. Cataracts are the leading c ..read more
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