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Vision therapy benefits patients who have macular degeneration. We are now offering a 10 week vision therapy program to help improve the vision of those suffering from this disorder. Abnormal positions of the eyes lead to postural problems that can severely harm your body! A simple eye glass prism will correct this problem…. immediately! CoQ10 may protect your vision in glaucoma! Some great vegan recipes for your eye health. |
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Vision Therapy Improves Visual Function in Macular Disease!
A recent article reported in the Archives of Ophthalmology. May 2008 studied the benefits of vision therapy. (Read More)
We are pleased to announce our 10 weeks to better vision program!
We are now offering a 10 week vision therapy program to help improve the vision of those suffering from Macular degeneration. (Read More)
Postural Deficiency Syndrome
Abnormal positions of the eyes can lead to postural problems that can severely harm your body! A simple eye glass prism will correct this problem…. immediately! (Read More)
CoQ10 may protect your vision in glaucoma!
Dr. Robert Rowen in his newsletter Second Opinion presented evidence that CoQ10 can prevent damage to retinal cells in glaucoma. (Read More)
Healthy recipes to your health and vision
Last month over 60 doctors attended a Syntonics Dinner Party. Syntonics is the organization of eye doctors who study the effects of light in the treatment of eye disease. Several unique colorful dishes were showcased at this party which was catered by Scottsdale’s famous natural organic chief - Sara Siso. (Read More)
Vision Therapy Improves Visual Function in Macular Disease!
A recent article reported in the Archives of Ophthalmology May 2008 studied the benefits of vision therapy. 126 patients with low vision related to diseases of the macula were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group was assigned to a vision therapy program consisting of weekly face to face sessions with a visual therapist and daily homework to learn techniques to improve visual function. The other group was placed on a wait list and received no vision therapy.
At the end of 4 months the group that received vision therapy had a significant improvement in all aspects of visual function including reading ability. The group that did not have visual therapy, vision and functional ability declined.
Vision therapy can benefit patients with macular degeneration. Because the waiting-list control patients demonstrated a decline in functional ability vision therapy should be instituted as early as possible. (Return to Top)
We are pleased to announce our 10 weeks to better vision program!
We are now offering a 10 week vision therapy program to help improve the vision of those suffering from macular degeneration. This program consists of 10 one hour vision therapy sessions tailored to improve your visual function. Each session will help improve basic eye skills to help you function your best. This program can be part of our 3 day program or it can be an independent program separate from the 3 day program. For those patients traveling to our office from out of state it can be done over 10 consecutive days.
Postural Deficiency Syndrome
Abnormal positions of the eyes can lead to postural problems that can severely harm your body! A simple eye glass prism will correct this problem…. immediately!
Dr. Da Silva a professor of Ophthalmology in Portugal has researched a new syndrome that may affect over 10% of the population! This condition consists of postural problems which lead to painful head and neck conditions, dizziness, balance disorders, anxiety, difficulty concentrating and learning disorders.
How is this related to your eyes? Dr. Da Silva has measured the position of the eyes while stimulating skeletal muscles in the body. This was conducted in a dark room while monitoring ocular movements. For example, when the leg abductors were stimulated the eyes moved in one direction. When the opposite muscle group (adductors) were stimulated the eyes moved in the opposite direction. Dr. Da Silva feels that poor posture will affect the position of your eyes and similarly poor eye posture and movement will affect your body. He feels that eye strain, some cases of headache and neck pain, balance problems, anxiety and learning problems are related to this syndrome.
He has developed a few simple diagnostic steps to detect this syndrome. First he observes the gait of the person and their body posture. Is the body tilted, is the head held at an angle? Is one hand positioned higher than the other hand? He also measures the range of motion of head turning. He then measures the ability of the person to grasp objects held in different locations.
This information is then used to select prism glasses to shift the eye muscles to produce a change in posture. What are prism glasses? This is a type of eye glass that when placed in front of the eye shifts the image to a new location. They are commonly used to help eliminate double vision when the eyes are not able to coordinate together. An example are crossed eyes (turning inward) – prisms will help move the eyes in a straight position and eliminate double vision.
I recently saw a lady with macular degeneration and a severe balance problem. Walking was almost impossible and even with a walker she struggled. Her body posture was tilted to one side and she had limited head and neck movements which was suspicious for the Postural Deficiency Syndrome. I placed prism glasses in front of both eyes and immediately her balance problem disappeared and she was able to walk! It was one of the most amazing things I have experienced in my 30 years of practice!!
This syndrome illustrates how important our vision, movement and position of our eyes are important to many functions of our body. Our visual system represents over 80% of our neurological system. Proper visual function can affect many aspects of health.
Both of these articles support the exciting new developments in our practice. We are seeing so much benefit since we have introduced techniques at the Healing the Eye and Wellness center to improve visual function. I look forward to sharing these with you. (Return to Top)
CoQ10 may protect your vision in glaucoma!
Dr. Robert Rowen in his newsletter Second Opinion presented evidence that CoQ10 can prevent damage to retinal cells in glaucoma. In a recent animal study blood flow was blocked to the animal’s retina for 2 hours. When the blood was restored high levels of glutamate were measured. When glutamate levels are too high it can pathologically excite nerve cells and lead to damage. In this study the investigators noted apoptosis (cell death) of the retinal ganglion cells. BUT when CoQ10 was given it spared them of toxic effects!
I am now suggested that all my glaucoma patients begin taking 400mg of CoQ10 daily. It is not only good for your heart as many articles have reported but now there is very strong evidence it will protect your vision in glaucoma. (Return to Top)
Healthy recipes to your health and vision
Last month over 60 doctors attended a Syntonics Dinner Party. Syntonics is the organization of eye doctors who study the effects of light in the treatment of eye disease. Several unique colorful dishes were showcased at this party which was catered by Scottsdale’s famous natural organic chief - Sara Siso http://www.chefsara.com
"My passion is preparing delightful dishes, inspire people about the power of eating organic fresh, alive, raw, vegan food, to achieve optimal health. I believe the food we choose to consume plays a vital role in healing the body, mind and soul. In order to create balance and inner sense of peace, it is essential to evaluate what one consumes." Sara (Return to Top)
Oriental Snow Peas Salad
1 pound Snow Peas or Sweet Snap Peas
3 clove Garlic
3 Inch fresh Ginger root
1 Tsp Bragg or Nama Soyu
1 T Olive Oil
1/4 cup Sesame seeds
In a low heat, sauté the Sesame seeds to bring up the flavor and the aroma.
Peel the Garlic and Ginger and place in a small grinder and mince well.
Devein the Snow Peas/Sweet Snap Peas and wash well.
Add all ingredients to a serving dish and mix well.
Pesto Sauce with Veggie or Quinoa Pasta
3 once Fresh Organic Basil
3 oz of Fresh Organic Spinach
3 clove of Fresh Garlic
1/2 a cup Sunflower seeds soaked 6 hrs & sprouted 24 hrs
1/2 a cup Parmesan cheese (soy based)
1/2 Tsp Celtic salt
1/4 cup Olive Oil
Add all ingredients to a food processor
Place the Pesto sauce on top of homemade veggie pasta of your choice.
Option: Quinoa Pasta or Ezekiel pasta
Bring a big saucepan with 3/4 way water to boil, add a dash of olive oil, turn off the heat and add the Quinoa or Ezekiel pasta close the lead and let stand until pasta is a adente
Drain the water and mix well with pesto sauce.
Tapanad with stuffed Green Olives
1 jar of Jalapeno stuffed olives
3 cloves of garlic
2 T olive oil
Big bunch of fresh organic basil
Mix all of the above in a food processor