Posts Tagged ‘optometrist nerang’
At Envision Optical, we were the first Gold Coast optometrists to offer IPL therapy for dry eyes treatment. For over 20 years of practice on the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads, we have treated countless patients with dry eyes, but have found the limitations of treatment options to be very frustrating. Since 2015 we have […]
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Recipes for Eye Health: Zucchini Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc and manganese. Vitamin C aids in the prevention of cataracts and lutein and zeaxanthin help reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can grated, chopped and baked and trending at […]
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According to Juliette Steen Associate Food Editor of Huff Post Australia: “There’s one food trend to get on board with in 2017, it’s Buddha Bowls. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but Buddha Bowls are versatile and, frankly, damned tasty. Essentially, Buddha Bowls (also known as macro bowls or hippie bowls) are colorful, filling dishes built […]
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This week marks the beginning of World Glaucoma Week 12th – 18th March. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, with one in eight Australians over the age of 80 developing the condition. It is a disease that as an Optometrist, I see on a daily basis and witness first hand the impact Glaucoma […]
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Is your school signed up to the Smart Eye Start program? What is the Smart Eye Program? The Smart Eye Start program is an initiative from Optometry QLD/ Northern Territory that encourages all parents to take their children to have a full eye examination with an optometrist prior to Prep school. As the Prep year delivers the foundations […]
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Eggplants come in many shapes and sizes, but people are most familiar with the traditional eggplant that you can consistently find in the super market all year long. The wonderful health benefits of eggplants are primarily derived from its vitamin, mineral, and nutrient content. Eggplants are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin […]
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Could performing a particular breathing technique help dry eye sufferers produce more tears? New research published in Ocular Surface suggests that reduced tear secretion may be partly caused by an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system (made up of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems). The sympathetic system is responsible for regulating cardiovascular functions […]
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Recipes for Eye Health:Watermelon Watermelon is one of those fruits that represent’s summer. It’s amazing pink colour, crunchy texture and refreshing sweet taste, makes it one of my favourite things to eat. The other thing I love about watermelon is it is a great food to include in your diet for healthy eyes. Watermelon […]
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Cells in the eye could be over stimulated by indoor light spectrum, causing damage, say researchers. At Envision Optical, we are passionate about a preventative approach to eye care for our Gold Coast and Tweed patients. With advances in understanding about myopia or shortsightedness and its development, we are far more informed about the preventative […]
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Recipes for Eye Health: Capsicum Capsicum (also known as bell pepper) is packed full of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, which is fantastic news for your eye health. One of the benefits of Vitamin C is that it can reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, while Vitamin A may protect against night blindness […]
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