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  • Existing in a Sunshine State

    Existing in a Sunshine State

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    Existing in a Sunshine State

    The Top 3 Health Reasons to Love the SUN!

    Sunshine State It may not be December, but for many of us in SWFL, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”The car carriers have headed north, our streets are less congested, restaurant lines are nonexistent and there’s finally room to spread out at the beach again! Yes, once again, May has ushered in “un-season” in Florida.

    This month, we also celebrate all the Moms out there: Happy Mother’s Day!

    Moreover, at month’s end, we’ll take a pause from work and civic duty to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military on Memorial Day.

    May is also Ultraviolet Awareness Month. With that in mind, we thought this was an opportune time to share important health information about the beloved center of our solar system, the SUN.

    First and foremost, please protect your eyes when you’re out enjoying the rays! Exposure to UV rays can burn delicate eye tissue and raise the risk of developing cataracts and cancers of the eye. Do your eyes a favor: click here to schedule an appointment so you can learn whether our beautiful Florida sun has negatively affected your eyes throughout the years. The earlier we both learn about any condition that might require treatment, the better we can address your specific need/s.

    Now, if you promise to protect your eyes, read on to learn the top 3 GREAT things about being in a SUNSHINE STATE.

    Snead Eye Group SunglassesNumber 1: SUNSHINE ACTIVATES VITAMIN D

    Our bodies naturally produce vitamin D when we expose them directly (in healthy doses) to sunshine. In fact, some people call vitamin D “the sunshine vitamin.” Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D-1, D-2, and D-3, influences as many as 2,000 genes in your body!

    So, what does vitamin D do for you exactly? A lot!

    Its principal roles are that of regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorous. According to Professor Michael Holick, of Boston University School of Medicine and author of The UV Advantage, “We get about 90 to 95 per cent of our vitamin D from the sun. It is essential for absorbing calcium, keeping our bones healthy, and for protecting against serious chronic diseases later in life such as osteoporosis, Type II diabetes, multiple sclerosis and many common cancers.”

    To boost vitamin D levels, some experts recommend we get 5 to 15 minutes of sun exposure per day, at least three times a week. Luckily here in Florida, that’s not hard to do! Just, please, do so while wearing a quality pair of UV-blocking sunglasses!

    Number 2: SUNSHINE FIGHTS DEPRESSION

    Our body’s natural “happy hormone” is serotonin, and serotonin’s best booster is —you guessed it— pure sunshine. Especially when combined with moderate exercise such as a walk around the block, sun exposure can relieve mild cases of depression! Serotonin in larger quantities can also help suppress our appetite which may result in less feelings of regret about overeating. Additionally, it seems that more endorphins (groupings of peptide hormones that bind to opiate receptors in the brain which reduce the sensation of pain and positively affect emotions) are released when we exercise outdoors as opposed to indoors.

    Number 3: SUNSHINE BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

    Sunshine naturally encourages the production of white blood cells, which help to boost your immune system and fight infection. According to some researchers, sunlight exposure seems to rev up T cell production and activity throughout our bodies. A more scientific term for T cell is “T lymphocyte” which refers to a particular subtype of white blood cell that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity.

    T cells are like our bodies’ little soldiers that work around the clock to seek out pathogens and attack them. When they’re revved up and moving freely, they can do a better job fighting infections and even some types of cancer.

    In summary, this month, please be aware of UV rays, both their negative and positive attributes! Get out there and let your skin (but please, not your eyes) soak up some sun, but don’t overdo it!

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  • Tuna Salad Pita

    Tuna Salad Pita

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    This is a great summer afternoon lunch or light dinner option chock-full of “Vitamin Sunshine,” otherwise known as vitamin D!

    Canned tuna is easy to store and has a long shelf life, so it’s no surprise that it ranks pretty high in convenience as a natural vitamin D source. To get more vitamin D, use canned light tuna rather than albacore, which is sometimes called canned white tuna.

    This recipe serves one person, so you will get about 150 IU of vitamin D from its 3 ounces of tuna.

    Ingredients

    3 ounces drained tuna (packed in water)
    1/2 cup halved red grapes
    1 tablespoon slivered almonds
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1/8 teaspoons black pepper
    1 whole-grain pita, halved

    Directions

    Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Toss gently. Serve in pita halves.

     

    Recipe courtesy of   .com

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  • Black-Eyed Peas with Sweet Potatoes

    Black-Eyed Peas with Sweet Potatoes

    Black-eyed peas with sweet potatoesFor over 40 Years, the Moosewood Restaurant in downtown Ithaca, NY has been cooking up notable vegetarian cuisine. In fact, Moosewood was named one of the “thirteen most influential restaurants of the 20th Century” by Bon Appétìt magazine due to its pioneer attitude toward creating healthful whole food recipes. Our recipe this month is an adaptation from Moosewood’s very popular cookbook titled Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home.

    Doctored up to your tastes, the additions of peppery condiments will give this tasty dish just enough heat and simultaneous tang. Without further ado, please check out Black-Eyed Peas w/ Kale & Sweet Potatoes, a very eye-healthy recipe chock full of nutrients.

  • Dr. Rosen Shares Vision with Lighthouse of SWFL

    Dr. Rosen Shares Vision with Lighthouse of SWFL

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    Snead Eye Group’s Dr. Rosen Shares Vision with Lighthouse of SWFL

    In the words of Helen Keller, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” Thankfully, the leadership team of The Lighthouse of SWFL has the vision required to understand and meet the many needs of southwest Florida’s blind and sight-impaired residents; Snead Eye Group shares and actively supports that vision as well.

    Lighthouse of SWFL is a United Way Partner agency with a mission to enable people of all ages living with a visual impairment or blindness to remain independent, active and productive in society. Snead Eye Group’s Dr. Jay S. Rosen, OD, FAAO, demonstrates his commitment to that mission by serving on the Board of Directors of The Lighthouse of SWFL in the capacity of Director.

    Dr. Rosen has been an active member and integral part of Lighthouse’s Board of Directors since September, 2011; he was enthusiastically recommended by Read More

    February is AMD/LOW Vision Awareness Month!

    awarenessAge-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 15 million Americans age 50 and older.

    AMD primarily destroys the sharp central vision controlled at the back of the retina by the macula and can develop so slowly that it is not until vision is severely affected that a patient may begin to notice. Try this to get an idea of what AMD is like: Close your left eye. Make a fist with your right hand. Put your fist in front of your right eye. All you will see are objects in the periphery of your sight. This is how someone affected by AMD may see the world. Sharp central vision is obviously needed to read, drive, watch television and perform other daily tasks that require straight ahead vision.

    Risk factors, which you can control, include High blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and smoking. Risks you cannot control include age, family history, gender and race.

    How do you know if you may be affected by AMD? Symptoms include straight lines or faces appearing wavy, doorways which appear crooked and objects appearing smaller or farther away than they really are.

    If you or someone you know thinks they may be experiencing any of these issues, it is vitally important to see a SNEAD EYE GROUP professional for an evaluation and diagnosis. Drug therapies, injection, laser therapy, and even tiny, implantable devices which magnify images onto the retina, are all possible treatments for AMD. It is important see a knowledgeable ophthalmologist such as Dr. John or Dr. Brad Snead at SNEAD EYE GROUP to discuss your options.

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  • Lighthouse of SWFL

    Lighthouse of SWFL

    Lighthouse of swflIn the words of Helen Keller, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” Thankfully, the leadership team of The Lighthouse of SWFL has the vision required to understand and meet the many needs of southwest Florida’s blind and sight-impaired residents; Snead Eye Group shares and actively supports that vision as well.

    Lighthouse of SWFL is a United Way Partner agency with a mission to enable people of all ages living with a visual impairment or blindness to remain independent, active and productive in society.  Snead Eye Group’s Dr. Jay S. Rosen, OD, FAAO, demonstrates his commitment to that mission by serving on the Board of Directors of The Lighthouse of SWFL in the capacity of Director.

    Dr. Rosen has been an active member and integral part of Lighthouse’s Board of Directors since September, 2011; he was enthusiastically recommended by Dr. Angela Kaplan, a Board Member at that time. Within those years of service, he has made many valuable leadership contributions as a board member, including the strengthening of Lighthouse’s relationship with the Southwest Florida Optometric Association.

    With his expertise as an eye specialist, Dr. Rosen brings a much-appreciated perspective to Lighthouse of SWFL in every aspect of his involvement with the organization from attending monthly board meetings, fundraiser events, and other Lighthouse functions.

    “Dr. Rosen is always a positive, committed supporter of the Lighthouse of SWFL,” says Linn Higgins, Executive Assistant/Human Resources Coordinator of Lighthouse. “He truly cares about people experiencing vision loss.”

    For more information about Lighthouse of SWFL, visit www.lighthouseswfl.org, email aturner@lighthouseswfl.org, or call 239-997-7797.

  • Black Bean and Mango Salad

    Black Bean and Mango Salad

    Healthy Eye Recipe Snead Eye GroupGood nutrition and vision go hand in hand.  Eating a diet with a variety of foods loaded with key nutrients for maintaining and improving eye health can help you maintain better sight.  This black bean and mango salad recipe from eyefoods.com serves two, is easy to make, and is loaded with antioxidants that are good for your eyes as well as your tummy!

  • Snead Insights

    Snead Insights

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    tecnis eyes“I can see clearly now the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way.” Metaphorically speaking, most of us understand these iconic lyrics from the popular song released in 1972 by Johnny Nash. But from a literal standpoint, in the United States alone, there are 11 million people and growing who cannot see clearly due to a common vision disorder known as presbyopia .

    Often referred to as “the aging eye condition,” presbyopia refers to the decreased ability, over time, to change between focusing on close and far objects. Do you remember the day you had to hold the ingredient label at arm’s length in order to read it? You are far from alone. Worldwide, nearly 1.7 billion people have presbyopia and that number is expected to soar to 2.1 billion by 2020. (1)

    In a healthy eye, the natural lens is a transparent structure that, along with the cornea, helps to refract light to be focused on the retina. The lens, by changing shape, functions to change the focal distance of the eye so that it can focus on objects at various distances. Read more

    glaucoma January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease.

    Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it’s permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing. Read more from glaucoma research foundation here.

     

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

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  • New Technology For Hard To Fit Contact Lens

    New Technology For Hard To Fit Contact Lens

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    New technology available for hard to fit contact lens patients

    Successful management of contact lenses can be a frustrating process for patients with irregular corneas. The fitting and evaluation process may involve multiple visits and increased costs.  Fortunately the contact lens industry has responded to the need for better contact lens materials and technologies to assist hard to fit patients.  New vault mapping software available at SNEAD EYE GROUP is used for more precise visualization and mapping of the central corneal clearance (CCC), a key measurement related to how well a lens rests on the eye. Read more

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

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  • Luscious Grapefruit Meringue | Healthy Eye Recipe

    Luscious Grapefruit Meringue | Healthy Eye Recipe

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    Here is an eye healthy holiday dessert that is not only delicious to eat, but loaded with vitamin C which is good for your eyes.  In Florida we are blessed with fresh citrus so take this one and show it off to your guests. They’ll be impressed and glad you didn’t serve another holiday dessert loaded with calories! Luscious Grapefruit Meringue, courtesy of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.  Happy Holidays!

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  • Kale Recipe

    Kale Recipe

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    braised-kaleThis easy kale recipe from Food & Wine – a simple braise of olive oil, garlic and chicken stock – is a terrific accompaniment to your Thanksgiving meal and it’s great for your eyes because kale contains cartenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote vision and the health of the retina. Bon appetite!

    VIEW THIS HEALTHY EYE RECIPE HERE

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