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Health Matters...............................................................................
How New Year nutrition changes could affect more than just the scales, Davis Optometrists tells us more...
Whilst we’re all accustomed to hearing about the health benefits of New Year lifestyle changes, it may come as a surprise to hear that some small diet and regime changes in 2019 could also make a big difference to your vision, as well as how you feel in yourself. Davis Optometrists, who have branches across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Leicestershire, have a series of sight saving tips that could make a big difference to your vision and eye health. Davis Optometrists’ sight saving tips:
Eat right for good sight Most of us have no idea that what we eat can affect how well we see, but eye-friendly nutrients found in many fruit and vegetables along with fatty acids derived from fish, nuts and oils can
all help protect your sight. Research has shown that eating just one portion of fish
a week can reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) – the UK’s leading cause of sight loss – by up to 40% Vitamins B and E can help protect against cataracts whilst omega-3 fish oils help maintain healthy blood vessels inside the eye.
Quit smoking Smokers are up to four times more likely to lose their sight than non- smokers. Toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke can damage the delicate surface and the internal structure of the eye. This can lead
to an increased risk of many eye conditions including ARMD, some types of cataract, thyroid eye disease, dry eye and poor colour vision.
Watch your weight More than half of all British adults are overweight. Maintaining
a healthy weight helps preserve macula pigment density, which in turn, helps protect the retina against the breakdown of cells and the onset of ARMD. Damage to blood vessels in the eye caused by excess body weight has also been linked to glaucoma. Get fit Aerobic exercise can help increase oxygen supplies to the optic nerve and
lower any pressure that builds up in the eye. Reducing pressure through exercise can help control conditions such as glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
For more information visit www. davisopticians.co.uk or pop in to your local branch today.
Sneak Peek of Lyveden Manor
Mondays & Fridays from 5th Nov 2018 to 25th Feb 2019
This winter we’re inviting you to get a behind the scenes experience of Lyveden Manor – currently not open to the public – and help us to shape its future. To do this, we’ll be opening up the ground floor of the Manor to special booked visits throughout the winter months, testing out new story-telling techniques during this time, which will mean each experience will be unique.
Normal admission charges apply. Booking is essential as places are limited, to
book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ lyveden/whats-on and select ‘Book a
sneak peek visit to Lyveden Manor’ or call 03442 491895.
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