Eye exercises to improve vision with The Program for Better Vision

In this issue:
1. The Vision Challenge: This Month's Winner
2. Vision Tip of the Month: Take a Moment and Look
3. Q&A: How Can I Eat Right for My Sight?

1. The Vision Challenge: This Month's Winner (of a $50 Gift Certificate)

There were two major turning points for Thomas Kryske as he improved his vision and cut his prescription by more than half with The Program for Better Vision.

On Aug. 13, 2004, Mr. Kryske, a 53-year-old commercial bus driver, had a prescription of -4.50 in a bifocal lens (along with a lazy eye). He started The Program Aug. 14 and has reduced his prescription three times since. Now he uses a –2.00 in a single-vision lens and doesn’t wear glasses anymore during the day.

“The first turning point,” says Tom, “was changing doctors. When I told my first optometrist I was using The Program he said it would never work. I asked him how was it that I’m now able to read some of the scoreboard at Dodger Stadium from behind home plate. When he didn't have an answer, I switched to a behavioral optometrist, who was more favorable to my vision plans.”

Interestingly, the second turning point, he said, came, "When I stopped trying to see – stopped staring down the block trying to see clearer and farther. Mostly, I like the fact that I don't have to wear ‘coke bottles with bifocals’ anymore. It makes me feel younger!"

Congratulations, Tom!

Tell us about the success you’re having. You could be the next Vision Challenge Winner! Just reply to this email and tell us your story.

2. Vision Tip of the Month: Take a Moment and Look

How many times have you driven somewhere and hardly remembered anything you saw along the way? Or walked down the street, not seeing or noticing anything?

Spend time each day and LOOK – really look! - at your surroundings. Catch yourself when you’re daydreaming. Stop yourself when your mind is a million miles away.

There’s so much in the world around us that we never let register because we’re so preoccupied with our thoughts and absorbed in ourselves.

Open your eyes to what you see. Become more present in your visual world. It’s not only good for your eyes, it’s good for your heart and soul!

3. Q&A: How Can I Eat Right for My Sight?

Two antioxidants that benefit healthier vision are lutein and zeaxanthin. They are found in highest concentration in the macula of the eye (responsible for central vision) and the crystalline lens (responsible for focusing).

The body doesn’t produce either on its own, but foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin are thought to play a role in protecting the eyes from developing age-related macular degeneration and age-related cataracts. Eating spinach and collard greens five or more times a week has been found to noticeably reduce the risk of macular degeneration.

Lutein is more easily absorbed when vegetables are cooked lightly, preferably steamed, and served with a source of fat, such as cooking oil or butter. Nutritionists say at least six milligrams per day is a good guideline, which is about 2 ounces of spinach.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are also found in other dark green, leafy vegetables such as kale, mustard greens, and turnip greens, but spinach, kale and collard greens contain the highest levels.

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