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April 21, 2016April 24, 2018

Twin Study: Diet Rich in Vitamin C May Reduce Cataract Progression

In the first twin study of cataracts, researchers from King’s College in the UK found that dietary vitamin C had a preventative effect on cataract progression, and that genetic factors explained 35% of the variability in nuclear cataract progression, with 65% of the variability attributed to environmental causes, including diet.

The study, to be published in Ophthalmology, followed cataract progression over ten years in 324 pairs of female twins with an average age of 62.3 years. Digital Scheimpflug images were used to measure cataract progression and intake of vitamin C was determined using food questionnaires.

Seven micronutrients were analyzed for their association with cataract progression: potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamins C and E and folate. Of the seven micronutrients, dietary vitamin C was associated with both better baseline scores and a 33 percent risk reduction of cataract progression.

The researchers cautioned that this association only held for dietary vitamin C. “We did not find a significantly reduced risk in people who took vitamin tablets, so it seems that a healthy diet is better than supplements,” said Kate Yonova-Doing, the study’s first author.

This study was limited to caucasian female twins of UK origin and was unable to determine carotenoid (lutein and zeaxanthin) intake of the study population.

Read the full article here: http://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(16)00114-7/abstract

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April 20, 2016April 24, 2018

Classic Elegance, Grace, Sophisticated Feminity

Chloe eyewear introduces us to their latest sunglass releases. The striking and timeless Jayme (CE688s) sunglass is a definite head turner. This latest and most innovative design is made with a single lightweight metal rod that is outlined with a translucent acetate that overlays the metal, adding depth and making it a statement piece. Jayme comes in four striking colours and complimentary lens tints.

Chloe is distributed by Marchon Eyewear: www.marchon.com

April 20, 2016April 24, 2018

Over 16,000 visitors for the 30th anniversary of Vision Expo East

The early arrival of summer in New York does not seem to have deterred visitors from seeing the exhibits at the 30^th edition of the International Vision Expo East, which ended Sunday, April 17.

With over 16,000 people, early reports show that attendance for 2016 matched Vision Expo’s record-breaking levels from 2012 and 2014. Visitors from 94 countries were able to get a peek at new products from over 5,000 brands.

Among this year’s innovations, free access to Wi-Fi was greatly appreciated by visitors. Especially since the Vision Expo app contained a geo-tracking function, making it possible to quickly find the shortest route to a booth. That’s a tremendous asset at an event of this size!

Next year’s Vision Expo East show dates are March 30 to April 2, at the Javits Center.

April 19, 2016April 24, 2018

Launch of Our Children’s Vision Campaign

(New York, NY) Optometry Giving Sight was pleased to co-host the official launch of the Our Children’s Vision Campaign at the Australian Consulate in New York.

This new global campaign has been initiated by the Brien Holden Vision Institute and the Vision for Life™ fund, created by Essilor. It seeks to bring together governments, development agencies, the private sector, eye health practitioners and communities with the goal of screening 50 million children worldwide for vision impairments by 2020 and creating access to appropriate services for those who need them.

Optometry Giving Sight is a global partner in the campaign and will seek to mobilize support from the global optometric community.

Click HERE to read the full press release.

(Photo: courtesy Cielo Pictures)

April 19, 2016April 24, 2018

FYidoctors Opens New 47,000 Square Foot Ophthalmic Laboratory and Distribution Centre

Calgary, AB – FYidoctors recently opened a brand new state-of-the-art ophthalmic laboratory facility in Delta, BC. The new lab is one of the most technologically advanced laboratories in all of North America. Servicing all FYidoctors clinics as well as external offices and partners, the lab is producing and/or distributing an impressive line-up of products including 100% internal freeform lenses, stock lenses, coatings, brand label contact lenses as well as exclusive, branded and private label frames.

“We are committed to providing the highest quality products and services in an exclusive optometry-branded environment,” says Dr. Alan Ulsifer, President & CEO of FYidoctors. “Although we tested multiple other models, we landed on the need to produce our products in Canada. The new facility was an absolute must for us in meeting the demands of our ongoing growth and in our commitment to lead the industry in delivery times. I am pleased to say we are progressing well beyond our expectations.”

Ulsifer adds, “Like most optical groups and manufacturers, we tested the concept of sourcing all of our lenses offshore. Although there was an economic benefit, in the end, nothing can deliver the type of service, speed, and quality of service that can be delivered in our own facility. It’s our staff that work tirelessly to serve our patients that are going to provide everything our patients need in a way like no other source and this is something we believe will be a differentiator for us.”