School Days and Snack Ways from Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley

In last week’s blog, the staff of Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley gave a shout out to the students of Berkeley University, saying we look forward to seeing them at the start of the school year. If you are reading this, welcome back!

We hope you take advantage of the fact that our store is in close proximity (there’s an educated word!) to your school, and that you pay us a visit. Do you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses? When was the last time you checked to see if your prescription needs an upgrade? It truly is important for students in any grade – elementary to graduate – that the beginning of the school year mark when you get an eye exam to be sure your vision is in tip-top condition. If you’re one of those lucky people who have 20/20 vision, make an appointment with us to ensure your healthy eyesight.

O.K., the spiel about having your eyesight checked is out of the way. Have you ever heard the expression, “you are what you eat”? There is truth to this saying…and it applies to your eyes. Foods that are rich in antioxidants can benefit you tremendously, in that they help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration, among other potential eye-threatening conditions.

Remember the letters A, C, and E, and remember to place the word “Vitamin” before each. Here is a list of some of the foods that contain these vitamins (which in turn, contain antioxidants), that you may want to nosh on between classes or after school:

• Vitamin A: Carrots, sweet potatoes, mangos, and oatmeal.
• Vitamin C: Strawberries, oranges, broccoli, green bell peppers, and red chili peppers.
• Vitamin E (this is an especially good one, for in addition to aiding your vision, it helps offset everything from Alzheimer’s disease, coronary heart disease, and certain types of cancer): Almonds, Swiss chard, spinach, kale and collard greens along with a variety of oils, such as olive oil, and safflower oil.

The foods listed above are only a few of many that contain these essential vitamins. To find out other eye-healthy snacks, visit EyeHealthWeb.com.

We hope we have been able to impart some valuable info as you settle into the school year (without it being too much of a lesson). May your studies be enjoyable as well as informative, may the board the teacher writes on always be in your view, and may your note taking be swift and easy.

Thanks for reading. Be safe…and keep your sites on healthy vision.