Category: Nutrition

  • Eye Health: An Increasing Concern for Aging Adults

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    It’s a fact of life that vision can change over time, resulting in a number of noticeable differences in how well aging adults see the world around them. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2014 American Eye-Q® consumer survey, 78 percent of adults age 55 or older…

  • Five Tips For a Lifetime of Healthy Vision

    Five Tips For a Lifetime of Healthy Vision

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    Here are 5 tips for a life time of healthy vision.  Honolulu eye doctors, Daniel Yamamoto, O.D. and Tracie Inouchi, O.D. suggest: Schedule Yearly Comprehensive Exams. Seeing a doctor of optometry regularly will help keep you on the path to healthy eyes. Protect against UV rays. No matter the season…

  • Eye Myth Debunked: Carrots Don’t Make the Cut as Top Eye-Healthy Food

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    Many consumers know they should eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day but what they may not know is what you eat can affect your eye health and vision as you age. Six nutrients ― antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, essential fatty acids, vitamins C and E and the…