McFarland Optometry

03/15/2022

The top 10 foods highest in lutein and zeaxanthin to promote good eye health include:
1. Dark leafy green vegetables (spinach)
2. Green peas
3. Summer squash
4. Pumpkin
5. Brussels sprouts
6. Broccoli
7. Asparagus
8. Romaine lettuce
9. Carrots
10. Pistachios

03/13/2022

Vision-friendly powerhouse nutrients include zeaxanthin, lutein, vitamins C and E, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc. Diets high in these nutrients are shown to reduce your risk for developing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

03/12/2022

Consider this: With each bite or sip you ingest, you’re either feeding or fighting disease. Choose your meal ingredients wisely!

03/07/2022

Did you know? Peripheral vision, which is unaffected by age-related macular degeneration, is responsible for 65% of your visual field. Gives a whole new meaning to side-eye, right?

03/04/2022

Diagnosed with macular degeneration? Magnifiers with lights attached, assistive devices that read text aloud, and enhanced text options on phones and devices can help you adjust to life with low vision. Visit SightMatters.com for more information on AMD.

You've been diagnosed with macular degeneration—now what? SightMatters offers expert information, tools and support to help you manage your condition and live your best life.

03/03/2022

A diagnosis with macular degeneration is significant. Many patients experience intense emotions at the likelihood that their vision loss is progressing and may eventually result in blindness.

03/01/2022

Macular degeneration has genetic, race, age and lifestyle components. The typical patient is white, over age 50, and may have a family history of the disease. Additional risk factors: smoking, overweight, high blood pressure, and a high-fat diet.

02/28/2022

Macular degeneration is a condition that leads to a loss of detailed central vision. It can impact a person’s ability to read, write, drive, watch tv, see your cell phone screen, and perform other daily activities.

02/25/2022

Wonder what your visual field with advanced macular degeneration might look like? Check this out:

Welcome to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation where you can learn about this disease, find valuable resources and help conquer macular degeneration...

02/22/2022

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the macula, the area responsible for the eye’s detailed, central vision. People with AMD report that it looks like there’s a black hole in the center of their vision.

02/21/2022

5 Reasons to wear sunglasses in winter:
1. Cut the Glare
2. Protect Eyes from UV Damage
3. Protect from Wind, Dust and Debris
4. Avoid Snow Blindness
5. Enhance Winter Visual Acuity

02/18/2022

It’s not hot outside, but it's sunny! The winter sun sits low in the sky, increasing your exposure to harmful UV rays. Protect your vision by wearing sunglasses year-round, even paired with gloves and a scarf! Talk to your optometrist about getting a new pair of prescription sunglasses today.