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December, Win Your Eyewear Promotion Winner!
We have a winner for our December promotion! Robin Fulton won a beautiful pair of Silhouette crystal frames and progressive lenses. She just loves them and wanted everyone to know how pleased she is with the new Varilux S series lenses. She has never seen so well! Many thanks to Paul Patterson, in our Eyewear Gallery for putting together this cool video!
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Every week, the Bedford Eye Care Centre posts topics of interest, including eye and general health news as well as news about our office. Feel free to comment on any of the blog posts or ask us a question at information@bedfordeyecarecentre.ca ... we are more than happy to answer!
Beetroot ‘can lower blood pressure’
Drinking a cup of beetroot juice can lower blood pressure, researchers say.
Pill to live to 150
Drugs that could help people to live to 150 by slowing the ageing process are being developed by scientists.
DNA science points to better treatment for acne
Using DNA sequencing, researchers distinguish between 'good' and 'bad' strains of certain skin bacteria. The 'good' kind might be used to zap zits more effectively, they say.
Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure
Study finds gene therapy eliminated mimic of type 1 disease in five beagle pups; implications for humans unclear.
NIH Scientists work on universal flu vaccine
BETHESDA, Md. - It could be a huge game changer in flu prevention.
Scientists are developing a universal vaccine that will offer protection against any and all flu strains, and the nucleus of that research is in the D.C. region.
Winner of Bedford Eye Care ‘Win Your Eye Wear’ December 2012 Promotion!
We have a winner for our December promotion! Robin Fulton won a beautiful pair of Silhouette crystal frames and progressive lenses. She just loves the...
Indoor Tanning Beds increase risk of cancer especially among teens
At least 170,000 cases of skin cancer each year are linked to indoor tanning, according to an analysis published online Tuesday in the British medical journal BMJ.
Grapefruit and many medications don’t mix!
Doctors have warned of a "lack of knowledge" about the dangers of mixing some medications with grapefruit.
The fruit can cause overdoses of some drugs by stopping the medicines being broken down in the intestines and the liver.
Varilux S Series Progressive Lenses
Experience 'limitless' vision with the new Varilux S Series progressive lenses. Essilor's new breakthrough technology virtually eliminates the swim ef...
What is a Posterior Vitreous Detachment?
What causes a Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD). Are they dangerous? How are they detected and treated?
Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) What is vitreous detachment? Most of the ...
What is Dry Eye Syndrome and how is it treated?
What is Dry Eye Syndrome and Meibomian Gland Disorder. How are they treated?
DRY EYE SYNDROME WHAT IS IT? Dry eye syndrome is a chronic lack of sufficient lubric...
Is the cure for colour blindness around the corner?
For people who are colorblind, life involves little workarounds and big compromises alike. Daily challenges range from not knowing whether meat is fully cooked to not being able to read whether a horizontal traffic light is showing green or red. More serious repercussions include being shut out of a dream job, like piloting planes, because misreading landing-strip lights can have life-or-death consequences.
The Three ‘O’s’ of Eyes. Optometrists, Opticians and Ophthalmologists.
Great video describing the difference between Optometrists, Opticians and Ophthalmologists and how we all work together to provide you with great eye ...
Back-to-School Checklist: Don’t Forget Eye Exam
Pens and pencils, notebooks and glue sticks are always on the back-to-school supply list; however, parents shouldn’t overlook one of the most important tools for classroom success – your child’s eyes.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) for a More Youthful Appearance
Droopy eyelids are a major reason why some people consider eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to remove and tighten excess eyelid skin for a more alert, youthful appearance.
Colour-changing contact lenses could replace painful skin prick tests for diabetics
Millions of diabetes sufferers face the daily grind of frequent skin prick tests to monitor their blood sugar levels.
Now researchers have developed an innovative alternative that could reveal the same information in the blink of an eye.
Some women may perceive millions more colors than the rest of us. Are you one of them?
The average human can perceive one million different colors, but researchers suspect that a small percentage of women may be capable of seeing one hundred times that amount. Finding out who these women are, however, will be no easy task.
See for Your Health
The eyes are more than windows to your soul—they're also a good place to look for signs of trouble brewing in your body. Make sure to regularly see your eye doctor!
New Relaxsee lens from Nikon for computer users
Nikon has invented a new lens specific for computer users under the age of 40. This lens reduces eye strain and eye fatigue when using any type of computer or cell phone technology.
Innovative surgery restores sight for blind Saskatoon man.
A small lens in Ron Buhler's eye that's wired directly to his optic nerve has given him a whole new perspective on life.
Meet Mensa’s youngest US member: She joined at age 2
Once thought to be delayed, little Emmelyn Roettger just needed glasses
Eye Health: Colour Deficiency by Optometrist, Dr Barrie, OSI, www.opto.com
Dr. Barrie, an Optometrist from Saskatoon discusses Colour Deficiency.
Vitamin D ‘as good as drugs’ at reducing high blood pressure
Vitamin D supplements could be as effective as prescription medicine at reducing high blood pressure, a conference will hear.
Chocolate lovers are thinner, study says
Sweet news about those chocolate cravings: People who eat moderate amounts regularly are thinner than those who eat chocolate less often.
Melanoma Rates On the Rise Among Young Adults
New research highlights a dramatic increase in the rates of melanoma, a potentially fatal form of skin cancer, among young adults, with young women being hit the hardest.
Dr. Barrie discusses eye floaters
Dr. Barrie, an Optometrist from Saskatoon discusses eye floaters.
Moderate Drinking Might Help Men Live Longer After Heart Attack
A drink or two per day may help lower a man's odds of death in the two decades following a heart attack, a new study suggests.
Antioxidants May Improve Cancer Drugs, NIH Study Suggests
Antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables and red wine killed cancer cells, including those that are resistant to treatment, in a study that scientists said may lead to more effective tumor fighters.