by Bell-Fresh | May 25, 2018 | Eye Health
Glaucoma affects nearly 60 million people worldwide, and while there isn’t a cure, recent studies suggest that adopting a few some lifestyle changes may have a positive effect on eye pressure, which is a major risk factor for the disease. Regular exercise. A recent...
by Bell-Fresh | Feb 1, 2017 | Eye Health
A stem cell-based transplantation approach that restores vision in blind mice moves closer to being tested in patients with end-stage retinal degeneration, according to a study published January 10 in Stem Cell Reports. The researchers showed that retinal tissue...
by Bell-Fresh | Feb 1, 2017 | Eye Health
According to our friends at VSP, here are some fun facts you can share with your patients. The average blink lasts for about 1/10th of a second. While it takes some time for most parts of your body to warm up to their full potential, your eyes are on their “A game”...
by Bell-Fresh | Sep 1, 2016 | Eye Health
“Talking about obesity creates a positive interaction with patients and inspires people to be proactive about their health,” says Kimberly Reed, OD, FAAO, a member of the State of Florida Governor’s Task Force on Diabetes. A study published in Primary Care Optometry...
by Bell-Fresh | Sep 1, 2016 | Eye Health
In North America, cataracts and skin cancers appear on the left side of the face at a greater frequency than on the right. Because the opposite correlation occurs in countries that drive on the other side of the road, experts have long suspected that sun exposure...
by Bell-Fresh | Mar 29, 2016 | Eye Health
Bell Ophthalmic is pleased to introduce a new series of educational materials for your patients. Each month, we’ll offer tips on eye care. Click here to get a pdf of this month’s tips. Print and hand to your patients. It’s that easy. Although we are accustomed to neck...
