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Snead Insights – Your Eyes Are What You Eat!

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Did you know that good health and nutrition play critical roles for maintaining a set of healthy eyes? Studies show that protecting your eyes starts with the food on your plate. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E can help ward off age-related vision problems such as macular degeneration and cataracts, In fact, a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology found a high intake of foods such as spinach, kale, turnip greens, collards, broccoli, pumpkin, and corn can reduce the risk of cataracts by 18%! “Eating leafy green vegetables is not only good for your health, it’s good for your vision. The old saying an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, is very true when it comes to healthy eyes,” says Dr. Brad Snead with SNEAD EYE GROUP.

Green leafy vegetables not your thing? Have you tried kale chips?! They are super tasty, easy to make and will treat your eyes to loads of good nutrients! Here’s a link to a recipe so you can try them at home – Click here
Regularly eating these foods below can help lead to good eye health:

* Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale,
and collards
* Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish
* Eggs, nuts, beans, and other non-meat protein sources * Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices

To see this Snead Insights article in its full PDF form, Click Here!

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September 22, 2015
Dr. John Snead hosting Blindness Risk Reduction Lecture (October 24, 2014)

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Dr. John Snead is hosting a Free Lunch Seminar at the Olive Garden in Fort Myers about reducing your risk for blindness. Dr. Snead will also be performing free vision screenings for Cataracts and Eyelid Evaluations!

Reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call now at (239)936-8686!
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October 7, 2014
Collier County Sheriffs Health Fair (October 22, 2014)

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Protecting and serving Eye Health! On October 22nd 2014, the Snead Eye Group will be performing Vision and Cataract Screenings for the Collier County Sheriffs Department.
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October 7, 2014
Quail Creek Resident Health Fair (October 17, 2014)

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October 17th 2014, Snead Eye Group will be performing Vision and Cataract Screenings in Quail Creek at their Health Fair for community residents.
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October 7, 2014
Seven Lakes Flu Shot Event (October 17. 2014)

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On October 17, 2014 the Snead Eye Group will be performing Vision and Cataract Screenings at the Seven Lakes Flu Shot Event.
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October 7, 2014
Dr. Brad Snead to give lecture on iStent
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October 13th 2014 in Naples, and October 23rd 2014 in Fort Myers, Dr. Brad Snead of the Snead Eye Group will be giving lectures on the latest iStent procedure sponsored by Glaukos.

“iStent is the first MIGS device that improves your eye’s natural fluid outflow to safely lower eye pressure by creating a permanent opening in the trabecular meshwork. Proven safe and effective, the iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass:
- Is safely implanted during cataract surgery
- Spares important eye tissue that is often damaged by traditional surgeries
- Does not limit treatment options that could help maintain your vision in the future”
(http://www.glaukos.com/istent)
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October 7, 2014
Henderson Franklin Employee Health Fair (October 7, 2014)

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October 7th 2014 Snead Eye Group is participating in a Health & Wellness event for the employees at Henderson Franklin Attorneys at Law at their offices in Fort Myers. Snead Eye Group will be performing Vision and Cataract Screenings. We’d be delighted to help your company focus on employee health, too!
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October 7, 2014
Iona McGregor Fire Department Open House

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Snead Eye Group provided free vision and cataract screenings at the Iona McGregor Fire District’s Open House at South Pointe Station. More than 30 local agencies presented demos and exhibits on Public Safety & Injury Prevention.

Just as it is important to visit your medical doctor for a yearly check-up it is equally important to have routine eye examinations with your eye care specialist on a regular basis.
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October 4, 2014
Dr. Jay Rosen interviewed for Florida Health Care News Fall Edition

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In the upcoming 2014 Fall Edition of Florida Health Care News, Dr. Jay Rosen of Snead Eye Group is interviewed about the importance of annual eye exams and vision screenings.

To View This Article Click Here!
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September 25, 2014
Cataracts May Cause Auto Accidents!

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Older drivers with cataracts, even only in one eye, have a greatly increased risk of car crashes according to a study published in the national journal Archives of Opthalmology.

Dr. Cynthia Owsley, and other researchers at the University of Alabama, studied 274 older drivers.

Even though most of these older drivers with cataracts thought that they saw perfectly, they were six times more likely to have automobile accidents.

Their vision, as measured by vision charts, did not predict which older drivers were likely to be involved in accidents.

Many older drivers are driving with impaired vision and don’t even know it, and by age 75, cataracts will affect a majority of all people.

Snead Eye Group offers the latest methods in cataract detection and treatment with state-of-the-art technology and a professional, caring staff who understands the needs and concerns of our patients. A diagnosis of cataracts does not have to interfere with the quality of life you deserve, including your ability to drive at night! Our surgeons perform thousands of cataract removal procedures a year. Our practice is know throughout Southwest Florida as “one of the best” in the field of opthalmology as evidenced by the number of patients referred everyday by their friends, family and other doctors in the community.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cataracts, call our office today for a cataract evaluation. Our goal is to provide as much information as possible to assist in your decision making process.

To view this Snead Insights article in its full PDF form, click here!

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September 16, 2014