by Bell-Fresh | Jul 25, 2018 | Eye Health
Summer is here. Long days, hot sun and UV rays leaping around like toddlers in a bounce house. The sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays put your patients at risk of serious short-term and long-term eye problems but prevention is easy: Wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet...
by Bell-Fresh | Jul 25, 2018 | Eye Health, Uncategorized
Ah, summer, when thoughts turn to time off, beaches, margaritas and oyster shooters. But an ouchy sunburn, an unexpected food allergy or worse can turn your hard-earned vacation into a less than wonderful experience. But don’t worry, this is the 21st century. There’s...
by Bell-Fresh | Jul 25, 2018 | Eye Health
Summer is the perfect season for smoothies, so why not combine a refreshing drink with some benefits for better vision? Here’s a list of the vitamins, minerals and compounds and the tasty ingredients they come in that, combined in your blender, make for a healthy...
by Bell-Fresh | Jun 25, 2018 | Eye Health, Uncategorized
Recent research, including a study published in the Journal of Glaucoma, is exploring the connection between dental hygiene and glaucoma. Evidence suggests that excess bacteria in the mouth could be a catalyst for the development of open-angle glaucoma and that...
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 | Apr 28, 2018 | Eye Health, The Clinic, Uncategorized
If a child is having trouble reading, it’s only logical for parents to bring them in for a vision check. And if the child shows 20/20 vision, it’s logical to conclude the problem might originate somewhere besides the eyes. But that may not be the case, according to a...