Congratulations to the 2014 BC Optometrist of the Year: Dr. M.K. Randhawa!

In a ceremony earlier today, the British Columbia Association of Optometrists named Dr. M.K. Randhawa, its 2014 Optometrist of the Year!

The eye nutrients that prevent blindness and also make you smarter

Science has shown that increased lutein and zeaxanthin in the diet lowers the risk of cataracts and age related macular degeneration (AMD) two eye diseases that cause permanent vision loss. Catracts can be treated by removing the damaged lens of the eye and transplanting a new artificial lens but AMD has no treatment and the only way to fight it is through prevention.  New research suggests that these same nutrients improve cognitive function in the elderly.  Read more...

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For more information on eye nutrition, visit EyeNutrition.ca.