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Best Natural Remedy for Your Dry Eyes

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

March 24, 2017

  • The modern-day problem with dry and irritated eyes
  • This marine pigment works wonders for eye fatigue
  • Replenish your eyes with the fats they crave

When I was in medical school I spent hours pouring over medical journals. I remember how tired my eyes would get… how the black ink sometimes seemed like it was turning gray. Eventually, it would get too blurry to read.

Back then I didn’t know how to relieve symptoms of dry, tired and gritty eyes. I’d rub them like crazy and give them a little dose of Visine. It seldom helped. Sometimes it even seemed to make things worse.

These days I know better. Truth is, I don’t know how I would ever be able to spend hours on my computer, tablet or smartphone without the knowledge I have today. Continue reading →

Food for Your Eyes and Brain

October 23, 2015

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

In This Issue:

  • Are you taking your vision seriously enough?
  • Protect your independence as you age
  • The nutrients your eyes and brain crave

Aging takes a toll on your body.

That’s why you try to take such good care of it by eating the right foods and exercising.

Continue reading →

Do Your Tired Eyes a Favor

June 25, 2014

By David Blyweiss, M.D.

In This Issue:

  • Don’t let this modern-day eye epidemic catch you off-guard
  • How digital technology is blurring your vision
  • Get rid of itchy, scratchy and tired eyes forever

I have more than my share of patients who come in complaining about dry, scratchy and burning eyes. Some of them have headaches and blurred vision. Other symptoms include neck and back pain. Continue reading →

Which Is Worse?

November 05, 2012

By David Blyweiss, M.D.

In This Issue:

  • The difference between wet and dry macular degeneration
  • Why certain nutrients are a necessity, not an option
  • When should you worry?

The recent series on vision health seemed to hit a nerve for more than a few readers. Sure, cataracts are scary – but with cataract surgery being common and usually successful – it’s not the issue that scares people the most. Continue reading →

The Strange Trick to Thinner Blood and Better Vision

May 29, 2012

By David Blyweiss, M.D.

In This Issue:

  • Can this over-the-counter pill make your brain bleed?
  • An aspirin a day may be robbing your sight
  • The trick to thinner blood and better vision

I have a lot of patients who like the idea of taking an aspirin each day. And I understand why they would. Continue reading →

The Silent Sight Killer

January 27, 2012

By David Blyweiss, M.D.

In This Issue:

  • Why you need eye protection in any season
  • The rays you can see.. and the ones you can’t
  • How to pick protective lenses that do their job

Now, I realize it’s the end of January – and the days are still pretty short. Depending on where you live, you might be wondering why I’ve chosen this time of year to talk about protecting your eyes from the sun. Continue reading →

Eat Better For Eyesight

By Bonnie Jenkins

As Baby Boomers increasingly celebrate turning 60, many are noticing that thier vision isn’t what it used to be. In fact, age-related eye conditions are increasing for those entering the senior set. Fortunately, you don’t have to watch your eyesight deteriorate with each passing year. Simple changes in what you eat and the supplements you take can help you stay in focus. Continue reading →

I Spy

By David Blyweiss, M.D.

One of the most frequent concerns I hear from my patients as they get older is the possiblity of macular degeneration. It isn’t a baseless fear. The sad truth is that one out of every 27 Americans has reduced vision due to age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). Of those, 104,000 are considered legally blind. Could this devastating disease happen to you? Yes. But there are steps you can take now to help prevent vision loss as you age. Continue reading →

Improve Your Eyesight

By David Blyweiss, M.D.

It’s no secret that aging takes its toll on sight. Over the years the surface of the cornea—the eye’s clear outer covering—flattens, admitting less light into the eye. The thickness of the macula—the part of the retina used for reading and seeing fine details—also becomes thinner. Free radicals generated by sunlight, environmental toxins and even normal body functions cause many of these changes. Poor diet also contributes to visual problems as we age. Left unchecked, these factors can eventually raise the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts and glaucoma. Continue reading →

Vision Loss and AMD

Looking Good
By David Blyweiss, M.D.

Of all our senses, sight is no doubt the one we rely on most. The prospect of losing your vision is truly terrifying. After all, if your vision diminishes, your quality of life also declines—especially when it comes to activities like driving and reading. Continue reading →