More than 2.7 million Americans over age 40 have glaucoma, and experts suspect half of them don't even know it.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Since glaucoma can sneak up on you, it's important to maintain a good diet and get regular eye exams.
A poor diet can adversely affect eye health. Increased eye pressure can damage the ocular nerves, leading to partial vision loss and a susceptibility to eye disease.
Listen in as Dr. Sandy T. Feldman shares diet recommendations to improve your eye health.
Smoothies that Can Help Prevent Glaucoma
Delicious smoothies are not only good for your waistline, but can also help ward off eye disease.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 3
- Audio File: health_radio/1605ml1c.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Sandy T. Feldman, MD
- Guest Website: Clearview San Diego LASIK Center
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Guest Bio:
Sandy T. Feldman, MD is the Medical Director of Clearview Eye & Laser Medical Center—voted best LASIK center in San Diego by CityBeat Magazine in 2013—and has successfully performed more than 20,000 refractive procedures. Her numerous awards include “Top Doc San Diego” and the Goldline Award, an honor granted to only 10 laser eye care providers in the U.S. each year, and she has been profiled in Forbes, Newsweek, and other respected publications. Dr. Feldman is a fellow of the prestigious American College of Ophthalmic Surgeons, as well as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: No
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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