Eye Injuries- (55%) of the victims of eye injuries are under 25. Many of these injuries, over 100,000 annually, occur during sports or recreational activities. 90% of all eye injuries could have been prevented. Source: Today's Infographic is sponsored by Opticote manufacturer of Fog Free lens … [Read more...]

A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition suggests that lutein supplementation improves contrast sensitivity in young people. This is important news to all of us who sit in front of a computer for too many hours a day. Contrast sensitivity is the visual ability to see objects that … [Read more...]

Some may remember the lyrics to the 1980’s song “The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.”  But many are not aware of how true the title actually is. In fact, ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause immediate as well as lasting damage. Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s oldest volunteer … [Read more...]

Ocular Nutrition Society Issues Consensus Statement from Experts in Ophthalmology, Optometry, Diet and Nutrition, and Primary Care CARLSBAD, CA — The Ocular Nutrition Society (ONS) today issued the following statement regarding the urgent need to educate Americans about the role of nutrition … [Read more...]

NIH-supported alliance validates classification criteria for condition based on objective tests An international team of researchers released new classification criteria for the common autoimmune condition Sjogren’s syndrome. Classification criteria are the consensus opinion of a group of … [Read more...]

Riboflavin (B2) is a water-soluble vitamin required for a large number of cellular processes, including oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions responsible for energy production, metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, proteins and ketone bodies. It’s also solely responsible for the fluorescent-yellow … [Read more...]