Most of us just don’t function well without our morning coffee. It turns out, we might be helping our eyesight with our morning joe. A new study from Cornell University found that coffee may indeed have a positive effect on our eye health. The research found the chlorogenic acid, or CLA, may protect against deteriorating eyesight and possible retinal degeneration. So, drink up and don’t forget to schedule your next eye exam soon.
The pools may be closed for the year, but farm fresh fruits are still abundant in farmer’s markets and grocery shelves. One of our favorites is cantaloupe, and wouldn’t you know it, cantaloupe has so many wonderful properties to it, including for your eyes.
Cantaloupes have been the subject of many studies, some of which suggest consumption can actually decrease your risk of obesity while increasing energy levels. Cantaloupe consumption has been known to support heart health, decreasing blood pressure, reducing the risk of strokes, and protecting the body from loss of muscle mass. It can even help reduce the formation of kidney stones.
Being in the optical business, we are most excited by the reports that eating cantaloupe can decrease our risk and the progression of age-related macular degeneration. Cantaloupes contain the anti-oxidant, zeaxanthin, which has been found to naturally filter out harmful blue light rays, protecting our eyes.
So, head on down to your favorite grocer and pick up some farm-fresh local cantaloupe today. Your taste buds, your body, and your eyes will thank you!
Today is certainly not one of the biggest holidays you will celebrate all summer, but in the eye care community, today is Different Color Eye Day. People like Mila Kunis, Kate Bosworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Downey Jr, and Christopher Walken are known for having noticeably different colored eyes.
The technical term for having different colored eyes are heterochromia iridis or heterochromia iridum. Hetero mean “different”, chromia means “colors”, and iridis or more technically iridium refers to the iris of the eye, or the thin colored circular structure that surrounds the iris and contains the melanin that gives our eyes our distinctive color.
Heterochromia is usually benign or without any disease and does not affect your vision. It is generally considered very exotic. Heterochromia also occurs in animals, such as angora cats, Siberian huskies, or border collies.
In some cases Heterochromia is a symptom of another condition such as Horner’s syndrome. If your eyes have recently changed colors, schedule an appointment and let us give you a thorough eye exam.
We are very excited to bring another new line to our Greenwood Village location, WOOW eyewear. The WOOW collection comes from the cofounders of one of our favorite lines, Face a Face, from France. Between traditional and casual, chic and off-beat, the WOOW style speaks to women and men with a trendy sense of humor. The little message inserted in the end tip of the frame is sure to make you smile each morning. Stop into our Greenwood Village location and try a pair or two on today!
It’s that time of year. Spring has spring and summer is just around the corner. This is the time of year everyone is outside and everyone is thinking sunscreen. The sad part of all this is so many people forget about their eyes and the dangers UV light poses for our eyesight. More than 1 in 3 of us have experienced symptoms from unprotective UV exposure. This can all be easily avoided by having a good pair of sunglasses close by. Our friends at The Vision Council have put together this infographic showing the dangers of spending time outside without quality sunglasses. Lucky for you Europtics has a wonderful collection of Rx and non-prescription sunglasses in a variety of shapes and colors, all designed to protect your vision while making you look cool. In fact, you can save 30% on prescription sunglasses lenses during May! Stop on in and try on a pair today!
