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VNTV Episode #4 – Laser Vision Correction with special guest Dr. Max Parikh, MD

This new episode was filmed June 7th talking about the latest advancements in Laser Vision Correction. We are honored to have Dr. Max Parikh, MD as our special guest to present an informative and captivating show to our audience. Dr. Parikh practices at Nvision Laser Centers located in La Jolla. Max Parikh, MD, graduated Phi … Continue reading VNTV Episode #4 – Laser Vision Correction with special guest Dr. Max Parikh, MD

Zeaxanthin, Lutein May Help Protect Eyes Against UV Light Damage

The Calgary Herald /Monterey County Herald (5/26, Quinn) reported that, according to the National Eye Institute, eyesight is "all about light" entering the eye and hitting the retina. That body "contains 'photoreceptors' that convert light to electrical signals that travel to the brain and figure out what we 'see.'" Unfortunately, ultraviolet (UV) light may damage eyes, … Continue reading Zeaxanthin, Lutein May Help Protect Eyes Against UV Light Damage

Precision-Tinted Glasses May Help Prevent Migraines In Certain People

HealthDay (5/26, Gardner) reported, "Precision-tinted glasses seem to help prevent migraines in people whose pain is triggered by certain visual patterns," according to a study published May 26 in the journal Cephalalgia. To reach that conclusion, researchers "assessed 11 people with migraines and 11 without the headaches using a functional MRI machine" while participants looked … Continue reading Precision-Tinted Glasses May Help Prevent Migraines In Certain People

New Food Pyramid Coming June 2, USDA Says

May 26, 2011 — In an exclusive interview with WebMD, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the replacement for the Food Pyramid will be announced on June 2 -- and that the new icon heralds a "monumental effort" to improve America's health. Why a new icon? The pyramid really does not capture the public's … Continue reading New Food Pyramid Coming June 2, USDA Says