N e w s l e t t e r

Volume 3, Issue 3

In this issue:

May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are invisible to the eye and can damage your eyes and hurt your vision.
Read More..

A Story To Help Patch Wearers, From a Child Who Had To Wear a Patch

When I was little I didn't like wearing the patch, but one day my mom told me that wearing the patch helps your eye get stronger and makes it work better.
Read More..

Omega 3 and Flaxseed Oil May Decrease Dry-Eye Syndrome

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may decrease risks of developing dry eye syndrome, a condition that occurs when the tear glands produce fewer tears.
Read More..

Four Things to Know Before You Buy Your Next Pair of Glasses at Northland Eye Care

Part Three of Four: Choose Your Frame
Read More..

Extras:

Other Sites: Hale-Qamar Cataract & LASIK Center

Northland Eye Care provides LASIK services co-managed with Hale-Qamar Cataract & LASIK Center of Scottsdale.
Visit Hale-Qamar

May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month

Sun The sun releases energy (radiation) in many forms. The sunlight we see is one form. The heat we feel from the sun is another. Ultraviolet (UV) rays, a third type, are also invisible to the eye. UV rays cause sunburn. They can also damage your eyes and hurt your vision.

Read more by visiting the UV Learning Center at Prevent Blindness America. (external link)

A Story To Help Patch Wearers,
From a Child Who Had To Wear a Patch

A Kid's Story

by Hannah Kopach

When I was little I didn't like wearing the patch, but one day my mom told me that wearing the patch helps your eye get stronger and makes it work better. After I was done wearing my patch I was very happy and now my eye is working much better. My doctor helped me a lot, too. I was nervous when I had to go to the doctor. I had to go sit in a big chair and have the doctor shine a big light in my eyes.

When I see a kid with a patch on, I always try to tell her that she's doing a good job. I know how hard it is to wear a patch - I wore one for up to eight hours a day for almost four years. I used to stare at the clock until I was done! Sometimes I would cry and I would have to put another patch on. I used to take tests with my mom to see how my eye was doing, like standing in the living room while she showed me letters in the kitchen. Sometimes the letters were fuzzy, but sometimes I could see them.

One thing that helped me the most was being in the Eye Patch Club. There was a dog named Patch and he would send me letters and a calendar. If I filled up the month with stickers, I would get to go to the toy store and pick out one toy. Once I got to first grade, I stopped wearing the patch because I needed both eyes to read.

I went to the glasses store last month to pick out new glasses, and the lady said, "I've never seen anybody so excited to get new glasses!"

I don't mind wearing them, and I am glad that I can see so well now. Thanks to my doctor and all the patching, my lazy eye isn't so lazy anymore.

Omega 3 and Flaxseed Oil May Decrease Dry-Eye Syndrome, Study Indicates

People who eat fatty fish, flaxseed, or take omega-3 supplements may have better tear production. Dry eye syndrome affects more than 10 million people, primarily women, in the United States alone, and can often lead to problems with activities such as reading and driving.

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may decrease risks of developing dry eye syndrome, a condition that occurs when the tear glands produce fewer tears.

The symptoms of dry eye syndrome range from mild irritation and a sensation of something in the eye, to severe discomfort and sensitivity to light. Inflammation is frequently associated with the condition.

Researchers led by Dr. Jeffrey Gilbard, an eye specialist at Harvard Medical School in Boston, studied more than 32,000 health-care professionals and found that those with the highest intake of omega-3 fats had a 17% lower risk of developing dry eye syndrome compared with those who ate the least amount. People who ate five or six servings of tuna per week had a 66 per cent lower risk of developing dry eye syndrome than those who ate fewer than two servings per week.

Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel and tuna are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed is another source and one can also increase their omega-3 intake through supplementation.

Four Things to Know Before You Buy Your
Next Pair of Glasses at Northland Eye Care

Part Three of a Four Part Series

Choose Your Frame. What options are available?

Glasses

There are so many choices when it comes to picking your frames. Many people feel this is the hardest part of getting new eyeglasses. Often, people will bring a friend or loved one to help them choose. This should be fun not stressful. Here are some helpful tips:

There are many shapes and types of frames

Some popular shapes are round, squared, rectangular, cat’s eye, and aviator styles. Of course there are many variations to these shapes and occasionally, combinations of shapes.

There are frames that are all plastic, plastic and metal, all metal, and rimless

Plastic frames need to fit the contour of the bridge of your nose just right for a comfortable fit. These types of frames are sturdy but harder to adjust.

Metal and plastic frames can be a good choice if you like the way plastic frames look but need easier adjustments.

Metal frames have many different styles to choose from. Everything from basic wire frames to bendable and flexible frames.

Rimless frames can be grooved or drilled. Grooved rimless frames have a partial frame around the top of the lenses and a thin filament wire around the bottom of the lenses.

Drilled rimless frames have temple or ear pieces drilled and attached directly to the lenses, with no frame around the lens.

Find the right frame that flatters your face

Contrast the shape of your frames with the shape of your face.

Rectangular or square frames work well on faces that are round and round frames look good on faces that are more rectangular.

The frame size should be in proportion with your face size.

A frame that’s too large or wide for your face is not a good choice as is a frame that is too small for your face. The frames should be comfortable and fit your features well.

The color of the frames should compliment your skin tones.

Warm complexions have a yellow undertone. Colors that work well with warm skin tones are neutral colors like browns, gold, peaches, corals or orange.

Cool complexions have more of a blue or pink undertone. Cool skin tones look good in bolder colors like black, magentas, reds, pinks, blues and purples.

Let us help you choose a fashionable frame that works well with your lenses and your features. Call us at (928) 226-9300 with questions or stop by. Any one of the staff here can help.

We'll conclude with part four of the series: Four Things to Know Before You Buy Your Next Pair of Glasses at Northland Eye Care in the next issue of our newsletter.



N e w s l e t t e r Volume 3, Issue 3 In this issue: May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month Ultraviolet (UV) rays are invisible to the eye and can damage your eyes and hurt your vision. Read More.. A Story To Help Patch Wearers, From a Child Who Had To Wear a Patch When I was little I didn't like wearing the patch, but one day my mom told me that wearing the patch helps your eye get stronger and makes it work better. Read More.. Omega 3 and Flaxseed Oil May Decrease Dry-Eye Syndrome A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may decrease risks of developing dry eye syndrome, a condition that occurs when the tear glands produce fewer tears. Read More.. Four Things to Know Before You Buy Your Next Pair of Glasses at Northland Eye Care Part Three of Four: Choose Your Frame Read More.. Extras: Other Sites: Hale-Qamar Cataract & LASIK Center Northland Eye Care provides LASIK services co-managed with Hale-Qamar Cataract & LASIK Center of Scottsdale. Visit Hale-Qamar	May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month The sun releases energy (radiation) in many forms. The sunlight we see is one form. The heat we feel from the sun is another. Ultraviolet (UV) rays, a third type, are also invisible to the eye. UV rays cause sunburn. They can also damage your eyes and hurt your vision. Read more by visiting the UV Learning Center at Prevent Blindness America. (external link) A Story To Help Patch Wearers, From a Child Who Had To Wear a Patch A Kid's Story by Hannah Kopach When I was little I didn't like wearing the patch, but one day my mom told me that wearing the patch helps your eye get stronger and makes it work better. After I was done wearing my patch I was very happy and now my eye is working much better. My doctor helped me a lot, too. I was nervous when I had to go to the doctor. I had to go sit in a big chair and have the doctor shine a big light in my eyes. When I see a kid with a patch on, I always try to tell her that she's doing a good job. I know how hard it is to wear a patch - I wore one for up to eight hours a day for almost four years. I used to stare at the clock until I was done! Sometimes I would cry and I would have to put another patch on. I used to take tests with my mom to see how my eye was doing, like standing in the living room while she showed me letters in the kitchen. Sometimes the letters were fuzzy, but sometimes I could see them. One thing that helped me the most was being in the Eye Patch Club. There was a dog named Patch and he would send me letters and a calendar. If I filled up the month with stickers, I would get to go to the toy store and pick out one toy. Once I got to first grade, I stopped wearing the patch because I needed both eyes to read. I went to the glasses store last month to pick out new glasses, and the lady said, "I've never seen anybody so excited to get new glasses!" I don't mind wearing them, and I am glad that I can see so well now. Thanks to my doctor and all the patching, my lazy eye isn't so lazy anymore. Omega 3 and Flaxseed Oil May Decrease Dry-Eye Syndrome, Study Indicates People who eat fatty fish, flaxseed, or take omega-3 supplements may have better tear production. Dry eye syndrome affects more than 10 million people, primarily women, in the United States alone, and can often lead to problems with activities such as reading and driving. A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may decrease risks of developing dry eye syndrome, a condition that occurs when the tear glands produce fewer tears. The symptoms of dry eye syndrome range from mild irritation and a sensation of something in the eye, to severe discomfort and sensitivity to light. Inflammation is frequently associated with the condition. Researchers led by Dr. Jeffrey Gilbard, an eye specialist at Harvard Medical School in Boston, studied more than 32,000 health-care professionals and found that those with the highest intake of omega-3 fats had a 17% lower risk of developing dry eye syndrome compared with those who ate the least amount. People who ate five or six servings of tuna per week had a 66 per cent lower risk of developing dry eye syndrome than those who ate fewer than two servings per week. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel and tuna are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed is another source and one can also increase their omega-3 intake through supplementation. Four Things to Know Before You Buy Your Next Pair of Glasses at Northland Eye Care Part Three of a Four Part Series Choose Your Frame. What options are available? There are so many choices when it comes to picking your frames. Many people feel this is the hardest part of getting new eyeglasses. Often, people will bring a friend or loved one to help them choose. This should be fun not stressful. Here are some helpful tips: There are many shapes and types of frames Some popular shapes are round, squared, rectangular, cat’s eye, and aviator styles. Of course there are many variations to these shapes and occasionally, combinations of shapes. There are frames that are all plastic, plastic and metal, all metal, and rimless Plastic frames need to fit the contour of the bridge of your nose just right for a comfortable fit. These types of frames are sturdy but harder to adjust. Metal and plastic frames can be a good choice if you like the way plastic frames look but need easier adjustments. Metal frames have many different styles to choose from. Everything from basic wire frames to bendable and flexible frames. Rimless frames can be grooved or drilled. Grooved rimless frames have a partial frame around the top of the lenses and a thin filament wire around the bottom of the lenses. Drilled rimless frames have temple or ear pieces drilled and attached directly to the lenses, with no frame around the lens. Find the right frame that flatters your face Contrast the shape of your frames with the shape of your face. Rectangular or square frames work well on faces that are round and round frames look good on faces that are more rectangular. The frame size should be in proportion with your face size. A frame that’s too large or wide for your face is not a good choice as is a frame that is too small for your face. The frames should be comfortable and fit your features well. The color of the frames should compliment your skin tones. Warm complexions have a yellow undertone. Colors that work well with warm skin tones are neutral colors like browns, gold, peaches, corals or orange. Cool complexions have more of a blue or pink undertone. Cool skin tones look good in bolder colors like black, magentas, reds, pinks, blues and purples. Let us help you choose a fashionable frame that works well with your lenses and your features. Call us at (928) 226-9300 with questions or stop by. Any one of the staff here can help. We'll conclude with part four of the series: Four Things to Know Before You Buy Your Next Pair of Glasses at Northland Eye Care in the next issue of our newsletter.

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