The Value of Lutein Supplements

The Value of Lutein Supplements

Lutein, a nutrient and antioxidant found in foods such as spinach, kale, collard greens, and egg yolks and extracted from marigolds to make dietary supplements, has been studied as a critical component for maintaining good vision health. A large government study has found that a 

Bacterial Infections Common for Contact Wearers

Bacterial Infections Common for Contact Wearers

Contacts have become less of a rare commodity and more of a necessity for those with vision problems who do not want to be troubled with wearing glasses every day. But as common as contacts are, so are the bacterial infections they can harbor. Many 

Vision Health: Hope for a Cataract Cure

Vision Health: Hope for a Cataract Cure

As recently reported by our very own Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND, in the United States, many develop serious eye conditions, one of the most common being cataracts. Cataracts are a “clouding” of the lens of the eye that develops into a white area that can 

Cataracts by Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND

Cataracts by Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND

Many say, “The eyes are the window to the soul”. Unfortunately, in the United States, many develop serious eye conditions. One of the most common conditions that develop in the eye is known as a cataract. Though it is very common, it can be difficult 

The Hidden Risk of Vitamin E Deficiency

The Hidden Risk of Vitamin E Deficiency

Photo by Diego Ph on Unsplash In the United States, an estimated 96% of adult women and 90% of adult men do not receive enough Vitamin E in their diet. Scientists have recently discovered even more risks related to a lack of Vitamin E – 

Eye Health: Finding a Cure for Blindness

Eye Health: Finding a Cure for Blindness

Photo by Soroush Karimi on Unsplash According to the World Health Organization, 285 million people around the world are estimated to be visually impaired in some way. Of these, 39 million are blind and 246 million have serious vision issues. Losing a portion of your