http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/protect-your-eyesight-blog.html "The Eye Site Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the protect-your-eyesight.com Web site. Subscribe here." en-us protect your eyesight Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:29:38 GMT Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:29:38 GMT protect-your-eyesight.com http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/vision-therapy.html Vision therapy, a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain, is a highly effective non-surgical treatment for many common visual problems Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:03:26 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/rebuilding-your-vision.html Rebuilding Your Vision without the use of Glasses, Contacts, or Surgery. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:01:15 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/products-for-eye-health.html Nutritional supplements can help protect your eyesight and prevent eye diseases. There are also electronic products for eye health to help people with vision impairment regain some independence. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:47:20 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/visual-process.html The visual process involves light passin through the cornea and lens. Photoreceptors in the retina then convert it to an electrical signal carried by the optic nerve to the visual cortex of the brain. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:30:15 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/refractive-error.html When they are even slightly out of alignment, your vision will end up blurry. This is called refractive error Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:28:29 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/eye-anatomy.html The eyes convert light into sight. It sounds simple, but eye anatomy isn't. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:27:22 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/amsler-grid.html The Amsler Grid can help you detect early changes in your vision resulting from wet macular degeneration. See your ophthalmologist if you notice any problems. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:26:17 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/quit-smoking-and-help-your-vision.html Smoking causes damage to your eyes. Quit smoking and help your vision for years to come. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:20:39 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/high-sugar-diet-affects-your-eyesight.html A high-sugar diet affects your eyesight by damaging blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the eye. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:19:06 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/high-fat-diet-harms-your-sight.html A high-fat diet harms your sight by compromising your vascular health. Plaque buildup in your arteries reduces the flow of blood to your eyes. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:17:38 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/heavy-alcohol-consumption-damages-your-vision.html Heavy alcohol consumption damages your vision. By cutting back, you can help your liver convert beta-carotene to Vitamin A, an important eye health vitamin. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:15:51 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/eyestrain-caused-by-computers.html This is a easy way to relieve damaging eyestrain caused by computers and reading. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:14:17 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/eliminating-harmful-lifestyle-choices.html By eliminating harmful lifestyle choices, such as smoking, heavy drinking, a high-fat diet, and stress, you have a better chance of keeping your eyes healthy. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:12:56 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/chronic-stress-affects-your-eyesight.html Chronic stress affects your eyesight by producing adrenaline, the fight-or-flight chemical. Adrenaline raises the pressure inside your eyes, which can result in glaucoma and permanent vision loss. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:11:43 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/vision-care.html Vision care and eyesight correction is somthing we need to pay more attention to as we get older. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:22:47 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/visible-light-and-uv-affect-your-eyes.html Visible light and UV affect your eyes, particularly the lens and the macula. Protect your eyesight by using sunglasses and wearing a hat. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:20:58 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/taking-supplements-regularly-protects-your-vision.html Taking supplements regularly protects your vision. You ensure consistent nutrition to your eyes, which means better eye health. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:19:26 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/sunglasses.html Keys to Choosing a Pair of Sunglasses that Will Really Protect Your Eyes Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:18:05 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/getting-juiced-on-juicing-protects-your-eyesight.html Get juiced a different way. Getting juiced on juicing protects your eyesight by giving you all the antioxidants you need from fruits and vegetables, in concentrated form. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:16:36 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/exercising-protects-your-vision.html Exercising protects your vision because, by moving your body, you're getting the blood moving. This increased flow is good for eye health. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:14:35 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/developing-good-habits-for-eye-health.html By developing good habits for eye health, including exercising, wearing sunglasses and a hat when outside, and juicing, you'll be augmenting the benefits your foods and supplements provide. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:12:44 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/buying-nutritious-foods-helps-your-vision.html Buying nutritious foods helps your vision and will help you maintain good eye health. The older the foods, the fewer nutrients they have. Buy at a farmer's market or farm stand for fresh food. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:10:06 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/nutrients-your-eyes-really-need.html The 4 Nutrients Your Eyes Really Need. From Lasik to Lutein it seems everywhere you look there is a new product or procedure touting vision enhancement. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:29 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/herbs-and-spices-for-eye-health.html Eat these four herbs and spices for eye health. They provide good or excellent nutrition for your eyes. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:59:42 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/fruits-for-eye-health.html By eating fruits for eye health you're receiving good or excellent nutrition for your eyes. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:57:27 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/fish-for-eye-health.html Try to eat fish for eye health, fish provide good or excellent nutrition for your eyes. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:55:23 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/feeding-your-eyes.html Feeding your eyes means giving your eyes the nutrients they need so that you ensure years more good eyesight. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:52:52 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/eye-health-antioxidants.html Eye health antioxidants are the defenders of your vision. They quench free radicals and slow the damage they cause. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:50:15 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/dietary-intake-recommendations-for-eye-health.html Dietary intake recommendations for eye health are the minimum amount of each dietary antioxidant you should be getting from the foods you eat. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:43:45 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/nutritional-supplements-for-eye-health.html Learn here about the right amounts to take of these nutritional supplements for eye health. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:24:38 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/other-important-foods-for-eye-health.html There are several other important foods for eye health. These include garlic, beans, and wheat sprouts. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:21:56 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/vegetables-for-eye-health.html Eating these vegetables for eye health ensures that you're providing good or excellent nutrition for your eyes. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:16:10 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/black-eye.html Although many people associate a black eye with fighting and violence, only about 15 of eye injuries are caused by violent assaults. Most black eyes happen by accident . Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:13:05 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/cataracts.html Clouding of the lens is a normal part of the aging process, but proper nutrition and UV protection can prevent cataracts from developing. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:11:18 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/dark-circles-under-the-eyes.html Black or dark circles under the eyes can be caused by many different factors. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:07:17 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/dry-eyes.html Some eye care providers recommend flaxseed oil as a nutritional supplement for treating dry eyes, caused by factors such as living in an arid climate Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:02:31 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/floaters.html These spots may look like dots, squiggles, strands or any of a hundred other shapes. Though annoying, floaters are harmless, and there are ways to prevent them through proper diet. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:58:15 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/free-radicals.html Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that damage cells, cell membranes and your DNA. This damage causes age-related eye diseases. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:55:53 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/glaucoma.html Glaucoma is caused by high pressure inside the eye. It can be prevented, but if left undetected, results in permanent vision loss. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:53:16 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/macular-degeneration.html There are two forms of macular degeneration - dry MD and wet MD. Dry MD causes gradual central vision loss; wet MD can cause sudden vision loss. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:48:58 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/red-eyes.html Bloodshot eyes or red eyes appear red because the vessels in the surface of the white portion of the eye (sclera) become enlarged and irritated. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:44:14 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/sty.html A sty is an acute infection or inflammation of the secretary glands of the eyelids. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:42:00 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/macular-degeneration-books.html You'll find descriptions of macular degeneration books here, plus links to buy them through Amazon.com. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:36:49 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/juicing-books.html These four juicing books will give you all the information you need to get started on a great way to supplement what you eat every day. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:35:01 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/herbal-treatment-and-nutrition-books.html These three herbal treatment and nutrition books are worthy of a place on your kitchen counter or in the bathroom. You'll want to use them as everyday resources. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:32:37 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/glaucoma-books.html Here you'll find three glaucoma books about how to deal with vision impairment caused by high intraocular pressure. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:30:58 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/eye-health-books.html Here you'll find a list of eye health books that will help you protect your eyesight for years to come. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:28:51 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/cataract-books.html Here you'll find two cataract books about how to deal with them, from detection and diagnosis to treatment and recovery. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:17:50 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/books-for-eye-health.html Here you'll find a list of books for eye health. You'll find books about the three age-related eye diseases, general eye health, nutrition, and juicing. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:45:20 GMT http://www.protect-your-eyesight.com/antioxidant-books.html Here are four free radical and antioxidant books. One is about two specific antioxidants, and the other three are about the healing and protective properties of antioxidants. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:38:45 GMT