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WhaT exacTLy is Macular degeneration is a serious and debilitating disease affecting millions Eye strain from computer use is the number one complaint of office workers and can eyes geTTing of adults typically over the age of 50. It results in the permanent damage cause blurry vision, sore and tired eyes, neck pain, and eventually may lead to more acuLar egeneraTion ired M d ? of an area of the retina that is responsible for the center of the visual field, serious eye conditions. T ? often making it difficult or impossible to read or recognize faces, yet usually leaving enough peripheral vision to allow other activities of daily life. There Here are some tips from the Vision Council of America to help prevent computer are two forms: the “dry” form where cellular debris forms in the retina eye strain: typically slowly causing damage; and the “wet” form where new growing • The recommended distance between the monitor and your eyes is blood vessels essentially cause damage much more quickly. 24 to 28 inches. What are the risk factors for developing Macular Degeneration? • Take frequent breaks and blink more often while working at the Number one is age. The macula of the eyes simply ages and begins to wear computer to refocus your eyes.

out. Those with a family history or macular degeneration have a 50% chance of developing the disease later in life. Other important factors are high • Focus on good posture while using the computer to help prevent blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, simply being of caucasian descent, shoulder, neck and back pain. Keep your feet flat on the floor and be sure you can easily reach the keyboard. exposure to sunlight, and smoking. • Reduce glare by utilizing proper lighting. Eliminating outside light What can I do to reduce my risk of developing Macular Degeneration? and using lower intensity bulbs can help to relieve eye strain. Leading a healthy lifestyle is obviously the most important. Eating lots of Normal Vision leafy greens and foods containing lutein and zeaxanthin, two compounds In addition to following these tips, specialized computer eyewear may be prescribed found in the macula, has been clinically proven to slow the progression or to combat and prevent any computer related eye conditions. Remember, the best development of the disease. Many over-the-counter vitamin supplements way to ensure healthy vision for you and your family is through regular, comprehensive are available with these compounds based on the AREDS, or Age Related eye exams. Eye Disease Study. Our doctors recommend this formula for all of our patients that have an early form or show high risk of developing the disease. a sneak Peak Annual eye exams are of importance as this is the only way the condition Unlike a traditional progressive lens, emPower! allows aT eMPoWer! of the macula may be assessed. We closely monitor the appearance of the you to control when you want your reading zone of macula and may recommend the use of our Zeavision testing unit. This your lens on or off. Being able to electronically turn off specialized instrument measures the levels of Macular Pigment Optical the reading zone allows you to do simple things like walking down the stairs or play golf without the typical Density (MPOD) in the back of the eye, essentially giving us another big Same scene as viewed by blurriness you have experienced in other lenses – you “piece of the puzzle” in the early detection process. someone with can see the ground! Mascular Degeneration “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” — Benjamin Franklin Carillon is proud to be the first and ONLY Optometry office in Glenview with this exciting technology! Let us know if you are interested today, and we will let you know If you or a loved one have been told there are early warning signs of Macular the day they arrive to check them out! Degeneration and it has been more than year since the last eye exam, get in to see us soon! The earlier we identify the disease, the more we can do. MeeT LincoLn! And modern medicine now has some promising treatments, and many new exciting ones presently in FDA trials. “The eye is the jewel of the body” Lincoln is a very playful yellow Labrador puppy that joined Carillon the end of this –Henry David Thoreau past summer. Many of you have already met him. He especially loves kids! He spends So I know someone with Macular Degeneration, what’s the cure? Unfortunately there is no cure, but there is treatment and management. most of the workday in his large back room chewing on toys and chasing tennis balls. “The health of the eye seems The dry form is managed with the AREDS supplement and we watch Feel free to ask the staff if you wish to see him, he would love to see you. When to demand a horizon. We are the progression very closely, making sure the wet form does not start to Lincoln isn’t here, he’s usually with Dr. Neukirch at his home or playing in one of never tired, so long as we can form. If it does, then we work closely with a Retinal Specialist that typically Glenview’s great parks. see far enough” administers injections of medicine into the eyes (believe it or not this is – Ralph Waldo Emerson relatively painless) that stops the new blood vessels from growing. Until about 5 years ago, we could only slow down vision loss in “wet” patients. Go to our Facebook page and click the “LIKE” button to follow us! Today, most of these patients actually regain some of their vision! “Like” “Competence, like truth, beauty, One lucky patient will receive a $100 gift certificate good towards and contact lenses, is in the eye us on any eye exam, glasses or contact lenses at CARILLON. You can of the beholder” But remember, even with treatment, vision will never be restored to Facebook find the link at www.carillonvisioncare.com – Laurence J. Peter the way it was before the disease, thus preventative care is always the best course of action!

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