Archive for the ‘Tips’ Category

Healing the Eyes With Chinese Medicine, Part 1

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010


This is part 1 of a eye-health lecture by Dr.Andy Rosenfarb in 2006. Details include causes of vision problems and the Chinese Medicine techniques used to treat them.

What to do if your SofLens Toric prescription changes

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

WebEyeCare carries a large selection of SofLens Toric contact lenses at the cheapest prices on the internet.  Additionally, there are discounts that one can get from buying larger quantities of SofLens Toric lenses.  Because of these discounts many people purchase a full year supply at once.  That is the best way to get the lowest possible price.  While purchasing a year supply of contact lenses from WebEyeCare guarantees you get the best possible price, many people have concerns about buying such a large quantity in case their prescription changes during the year.  Well have no fear, with WebEyeCare, if you purchase a year supply and your contact lens prescription changes during the year, you can always exchange your lenses for a different set of contact lenses free of charge.  So go ahead and stock and save with WebEyeCare and never worry about your prescription changing during the year.

Bilberry for Eye Health

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010


High eye pressure can be lowered with herbs, eye exercises & cranial adjustments from a Chiropractor

VisionZone – You’re Not Alone Anymore – Low Vision Awareness

Thursday, August 19th, 2010


Alarmingly, more than 16 million people in the US and 314 million worldwide report some form of visual impairment. “VisionZone: You’re Not Alone Anymore,” a creative short film written/directed by notable Funny Or Die filmmakers “a bick/antzis thing” (Drew Antzis and Tamara Bick), features an atypical perspective on disability and vision loss through the use of truth and comedy. It was created to support Optelec’s VisionZone, a new nationwide movement to promote ocular health awareness. The short film features a fictional character/non-fictional man with an unrecognizable visual impairment, Brian Fischler, a legally blind stand-up comedian and Founder of Laugh for Sight not-for-profit who was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa in his teens. It was shot throughout San Diego, including footage from Acqua al 2, a popular Italian restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter. “VisionZone: You’re Not Alone Anymore” chronicles Brian’s challenge of doing something we all take for granted — independently ordering and eating at a restaurant. Brian then walks through downtown San Diego to later reach the VisionZone “heavens,” where he discovers video magnifiers, travels to Paris (yep!) and flirts with the ladies. VisionZone’s film is a casual and light-hearted way to educate mainstream public; providing the viewers a glimpse at living with low vision and the before/after benefit of utilizing assistive technologies and community support to empower ones’ disability. VisionZone is the low

KSMQ’s “Health Connections” – Eye Care – Episode 113 – July 29, 2009

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010


On this episode of Health Connections, host Stacie Beecham discusses the latest in eye care. Stay tuned to find out more information about what affects your eye health and how you can keep your eyes healthy for the future.

ABC 11 Heatlh Feature

Sunday, August 15th, 2010


Local ABC affiliate WTVD takes an in-depth look at child eye health and the importance of early eye exams. Interview features Dr. Peters, practitioner of Eye Care Associates.

VSP EyeFiles Episode #3: Can Wearing Old Glasses Damage Your Eyes?

Saturday, August 14th, 2010


Bill Nye and Dr. Roger Phelps return for Episode 3 of VSP EyeFiles discussing the latest eye health myth, “Does wearing old glasses hurt your eyes?” Watch to hear the answer, and see Bill refresh his look with a new pair of glasses. For more information on how to “get your eyes right,” visit www.facebook.com

Children’s Eye Health

Friday, August 13th, 2010


Poor eyesight can have a significant effect on children’s ability to learn and on their behaviour, yet often goes unrecognised by teachers, parents and by the children themselves. This short video explains the benefits of early sight testing for children.

Think About Your Eyes New Blink Commercial

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010


The human eye blinks 17000 times a day, but you can lose your sight to eye disease if you wait for symptoms before having them checked. Visit your doctor yearly to prevent eye disease. Learn more at www.thinkaboutyoureyes.com. Welcome to our new Think About Your Eyes YouTube Channel. We’re excited to announce the Think About Your Eyes, a program designed to educate Americans and raise awareness about the importance of eye health. Stay tuned for more!

Eye Health: Ways VisionZone unites the community thru health and wellness

Monday, August 9th, 2010


Jade shares how VisionZone will help fill the void for consumers in the low vision community and unites others through health and wellness. Connect. Learn. Live. Solutions for Ocular Health. Join the VisionZone movement! For more information, questions or to become a VZ partner: www.visionzone.org, 800-335-7970

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