Vizual Edge Vitamins
Vizual Edge vitamins contain minerals and nutrients the eyes need to perform better. The two major components are Lutein and Zeaxanthin. It also contains vitamin A, C, D, and E. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are carotenoids. Carotenoids are simply the pigment found in colored plants. Yellow, orange, and red specifically. Their job in plants is to protect the plant from harmful sunlight. Our eyes also use these carotenoids for protection against sunlight and they provide nourishment to the nerves for better visual performance. We have been treating older people that have macular degeneration with Lutein for years. It is the only thing that prevents them from losing their vision. I have followed several of these patients over the years and most that use the vitamin do not progress to lose their vision and a good number have improved. So I know for a fact that carotenoids and antioxidants work to improve vision. These Lutein doses are less than what the Vizual Edge vitamin contains. Now there are studies in young, healthy people using Vizual Edge vitamins that prove there is increased visual performance and reaction time with their use.
In summary, Lutein and Zeaxanthin will make baseball players see the pitch faster and react to it quicker. It will also make them less light sensitive on sunny days. It provides the macula the necessary nutrients to perform at its peak. These nutrients are also found in dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, broccoli, yellow and red bell peppers, cayenne pepper, paprika and corn. The yolk of eggs also has a lot of Lutein. So if the athlete has a great diet full of these vegetables then he probably doesn’t need this supplement. If he doesn’t, then he will benefit from using Vizual Edge vitamins.
Posted:Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Vortex Keratopathy
This is a great example of vortex keratopathy, a type of corneal deposits. They are recognizable by their distinct branch like appearance. While this can be caused by many things, in our patient's case it has been caused by a using a specific medication over a period of time. These deposits rarely cause any vision problems
Posted:Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Stray Eyelash
Eyelash that has became embedded in the lower puncta and had to be extracted. The lower puncta (also known as lacrimal puncta) is basically the drainage system that allows excess tears to drain from the eye to the back of the nose. This is why when you cry your nose runs! Now back to this pesky eyelash.....
Posted:Monday, October 23, 2017
Air Puff Bad!
The dreaded puff of air!! We are now using new technology that allows us to check your pressures WITHOUT the puff of air!! We have the best equipment around to make your exam more comfortable, educational and efficient! Schedule an appointment today!!
Posted:Friday, October 20, 2017
Metal Extraction from Eye
Removal of the metal from the patient's eye....keep this in mind during this potentially dangerous holiday weekend!!!
Posted:Monday, July 10, 2017
Check Out Our Lab Techs Ray & Holly
Good Monday morning!! Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!! Showing off our amazing lab techs, Ray and Holly this morning! With over 20 years of experience, we are able to promise good quality prescription glasses and sunglasses out SAME DAY!! Some exceptions may apply, such as insurance or special coatings!!
Posted:Monday, July 10, 2017
Greatest repair job ever!!
Love seeing the ways our patients fix their glasses till they can get in!! Greatest repair job ever!! These are hose clamps on the sides, holding it all together !!
Posted:Monday, July 10, 2017
Reader's Choice Award Best Optical 2017
We are soooo excited to announce that Doc P ( Dr. Jeff Phillips) won Reader's Choice Best Optometrist for the second year in a row and The Eye Guys won Reader's Choice Best Optical 2017.
We are so thankful, emotional, happy and most of all blessed. This is our first award as us, The Eye Guys and it means more than you guys could ever know!! Thank you so much for everyone that voted! Our patients ROCK!!
We will never forget that it is YOU GUYS who make our practice such a great place and will continue to provide the best eye care services and customer service in the area!! Thank you from the entire staff!!
Posted:Sunday, July 9, 2017