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Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
3y ago
This delicious Pomegranate Hibiscus Salad from Food Bloggers of Canada incorporates dark leafy greens, and fruits like pomegranates that contain antioxidants that support eye health, including polyphenols and vitamin C, as well as other vitamins and minerals like vitamin K, various B vitamins, fibre and potassium. It’s also packed full of omegas, heart-healthy fats, and bursting with vibrant spring colour! It’s a beautiful, light meal that can be on your table in under half an hour.
POMEGRANATE HIBISCUS SALMON SALAD from Food Bloggers of Canada
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | T ..read more
Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
3y ago
What is behind the increase in cases of myopia, also known as nearsightedness?
Myopia is on the rise in Canada due to increased demands on vision while at school and home. While it is not possible to stop Myopia from progressing there are treatments to slow down the rate of progression. The key is to not only stop the prescription from getting worse but to also stop the growth of the eye (the axial length).
How does MYAH treat myopia?
The MYAH, by Topcon, not only allows us to track the progression of a patient’s prescription, but to track the axial length of the eye. This allows us to provide ..read more
Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
3y ago
Studies over the last twenty years have determined that nutrients zinc, copper, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene and now also omega-3 fatty acids (including DHA), lutein, and zeaxanthin are vital for eye health.
Cold-water fish
Tuna, salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, and herring
Nuts and Legumes
Walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, peanuts and lentils
Seeds
Chia, flax and hemp seeds
Leafy greens
  ..read more
Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
3y ago
Getting makeup in your eye is annoying, but it’s even worse if you are wearing contact lenses. Here are some easy tips to follow to keep you safe while looking great:
Always wash your hands before handling your contact lenses. Oils from the skin can easily be transferred to your lenses.
Put your contacts in before you put your makeup on. Take the lenses out before you remove your makeup.
Use oil-free, water-based products. Cream eye shadow is less likely to get in your eye than powder. Avoid glitter powder shadow which contains the rock mica.
If you prefer powder, keep your eyes c ..read more
Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
3y ago
Did you know that by 65 years of age over 26% of females and 11% of males suffer from dry eyes? Dry eye disease is a multifactorial disease and causes a loss of homeostasis (stability) of the tear film. It leads to inflammation and damage to the front surfaces of the eye. While it is considered a chronic condition that progresses with age, early identification and treatment can help to prevent permanent damage and allow you to see clearly and comfortably.
Symptoms and Signs of dry eyes include:
Burning sensation
Irritation
Red eyes
Excessive tearing (reflex tearing)
Lid scalloping and irritat ..read more
Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
3y ago
Myopia or nearsightedness is a condition where light is focused in front of the retina. This leads to blurred distance vision. It is estimated that 30% of Canadians are nearsighted, and the number is rising quickly with more children being diagnosed at an increasingly younger age. Myopia develops through the teenage years and usually stabilizes in the mid-20s.
The risks of high degrees of myopia include an increased incidence of sight-threatening conditions such as:
retinal detachments
retinal degeneration
glaucoma
cataracts
Myopia tends to continually worsen as a child grows and the demands ..read more
Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
3y ago
Pink eye or conjunctivitis can be due to a number of causes from bacterial and viral eye infections to various inflammations of the front surface of the eye such as allergies and dry eye disease.
Proper diagnosis is the key to proper treatment. Make sure you come into our office, so that Dr. Penny can determine the underlying cause.
For infections:
Take your medications as prescribed for the full course of treatment. Don’t touch the tip of your bottle to your eye
Ladies- NO eye make-up! You can re-infect your eyes and build up a tolerance to the medication
For bacterial infections- warm compr ..read more
Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
3y ago
You can age gracefully and reap the rewards of good vision throughout your lifetime. Here are some simple secrets.
Unleash your inner beauty! Find a frame that suits both your style and personality. With the wide range of finishes, shapes and materials, let our fantastic optician Lori help you select your ideal frame. Progressive lenses can now be individualized to you to create fewer distortions and improve your quality of sight.
Protect your eyes! Blue light from digital devices such as your cellphone and computer can damage the retina. Make sure you have a blue-blocking anti-reflective coat ..read more
Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
4y ago
The weather outside is frightful…Fighting those winter blues
Our dry Alberta winter weather wreaks havoc on our eyes as well as our bodies. How can we combat those winter blues?
Fight dryness
Drink lots of water and decease caffeinated products such as coffee and tea which are natural diuretics.
Turn on the humidifier on the furnace.
Increase your intake of omega 3 by eating more cold-water fish each week.
Use artificial tears at least twice a day. Ask either Dr. Penny which one would be best for you
Protect your eyes from the reflected UV light
Wear a polaroid sunglass outside even on thos ..read more
Mayfair Eye Care » Eye Health
4y ago
The term ‘20/20’ or ‘visual acuity’ is a measurement of the eye’s sight ability. It means that you can see at 20 feet what a ‘normal’ person sees at 20 feet.
If your eyesight is 20/100, you would see at 20 feet what a normal person sees at 100 feet. You would have to be that much closer of the object would have to be that much bigger for you to see it. In other words- distance would be very blurry!
If your eyesight is 20/10, you would see at 20 feet what a normal person sees at 10 feet! You would have super sharp eyes like a hawk!
Your visual acuity can be affected by your refractive state (ne ..read more