Lehigh Valley Center For Sight

We like to see and we like to eat. By eating the right foods you may make your eyes, and the rest of your body, healthier for a longer period of time. Foods contain nutrients that can help our bodies function properly, perhaps undoing some of the damage we inflict on ourselves due to unhealthy habits. The same diet that can help your heart will also help your eyes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology . The organization has come up with 36 foods that could help your sight. Many of them are fruits, vegetables, beans and fish. Some nutrients keep the eye healthy overall while others reduce the risk of eye diseases. A diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help not only your heart but also your eyes. Our eyes use tiny arteries for oxygen and nutrients, just as the heart relies on much larger arteries to do the same job. Keeping your arteries healthy will help your eyes. Your retina needs vitamin A to turn light rays into the images we see. If ...

Whether it is confidence, mood, or metabolism, as a society, we’re always looking to “boost” something. “How to boost immunity” tends to be one of the most searched questions, not only during COVID-19, but especially during cold and flu season.  There are many products that claim to boost/increase/support the immune system, but that begs the question: can you really boost  your immunity? Can You Improve Your Immunity? The immune system itself is comprised of many different parts working together as a whole to protect our health. There are still many unknowns about the intricate connectivity of the immune response, and there are few scientifically proven links between any of the claimed “boosts” and enhanced immune function. Therefore, the idea of “boosting” the entire system falls flat. However, you can still support your immune system by providing an ideal and harmonious environment for it to function at its best. There are several ways you can do this. Improving Your Diet As you...

Dry eyes Dry eyes are an irritant that can make you much less comfortable. Your eyes may just be having a bad day, something in your surroundings may be causing the problem, or you may have chronic issues with your eyes. What you should do about them depends on the cause of the problem. Symptoms can include, A stinging, burning or scratchy sensation Stringy mucus in or around your eyes Light sensitivity Red eyes Feeling like there’s something in your eyes Difficulty wearing contact lenses or driving in low or no light Watery eyes Blurred vision Eye fatigue Dry eyes are caused by a lack of adequate tears. They are a mixture of water, fatty oils, and mucus. Tears make the surface of your eyes smooth and clear. They also help prevent eye infections. Dry eyes may be due to the fact there may be fewer tears produced, they may evaporate quickly or there’s an imbalance in their makeup. Tear production may drop due to, Aging Medical conditions, includi...