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Young Blake Howson Up On Stage At The Green Day Concert

2009-12-10T14:29:00.003+10:00

What a thrill for a client of ours Blake( Talented musician himself) to be asked to go up on stage with Green Day..

GlamourEyes Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Gordoni's

2009-11-04T17:12:00.006+10:00

Alana and I would like to share with you some pictures from our fabulous outing at Gordoni's Restaurant at Paradise Point. Congratulations to Alana for winning the sweepstake with the Melbourne ccuo winner " Shocking"....

Eating Tips for Better Vision

2009-09-22T12:33:00.001+10:00

Eating Tips for Better Vision

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Interchange Your Look with Zenka Eyewear

2009-07-27T18:19:00.007+10:00

Due to the incredible response we received with DILEM, the range of eyewear with inter-changeable arms, we have decided to add ZENKA Eyewear from France to our collection.

Please find out more about the range at http://www.zenka.fr

Convergence Insufficiency and Learning

2009-07-27T11:42:00.002+10:00

ADHD, Poor behaviour, learning difficulties can often be caused by a very common developmental visual breakdown called convergence insufficiency... Please watch the following video on the subject..

School Related Vision Problem

2009-07-27T10:38:00.002+10:00

Please watch the follwing video of Isaac's experience with vision therapy and the difference it made to his performance at school..

"The Real Dark Side Of Fat" by Dr Al Sears

2009-07-04T07:52:00.002+10:00

It’s not that omega-6s are necessarily bad for you. They are essential fatty acids that your body needs. But we get so much of them that our bodies often have an unhealthy ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s.
In fact, the average American has an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of 20:1. Your ideal ratio should be just 2:1. So, you need to eat foods that are high in omega-3s to balance out the omega-6s.
Unfortunately, farm-raised tilapia isn’t a great source.
The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in farm-raised tilapia is a whopping 11:1. Keep eating it, and it will do nothing to balance out the high levels of omega-6s in your body. It’ll do just the opposite.
Those high levels of omega-6s can lead to obesity, diabetes, fatigue, and memory loss. They also cause dangerous inflammation in your body that leads to many health problems, including joint pain and heart disease.
You see, farm-raised tilapia has less than half a gram of omega-3s per 3.5 ounces of fish.2 That’s probably the lowest you’ll find in any fish… even farm-raised salmon has 12 times more omega-3s and farm-raised trout has 4 times more. In contrast, wild-caught salmon has 22 times more omega-3s than tilapia.
What makes tilapia so bad for you? It’s the corn diet the fish are fed. Most wild caught fish eat greens—or other fish that eat greens—which supplies them with omega-3s.
Corn, however, is loaded with omega-6s. When the fish eat the corn, they convert the omega-6s into arachidonic acid, the main cause of dangerous inflammation in the body.
Fish Undergoing Sex Changes
The fact that tilapia has too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 fatty acids is reason enough not to waste your time eating it. But, did you also know that young tilapia are pumped full of hormones that turn them all into males?
You see, farm-raised tilapia are kept in enclosed ponds and breed like crazy. It takes them just two to three months to mature and then they breed once a month. You might think this overabundance of fish would be good, but it causes overcrowding in the ponds and ends up stunting the growth of the fish.
So, the producers get an uneven harvest – some small, deformed fish and some larger fish (generally the male ones). In order to get a uniform “catch” of larger tilapia, fish farmers feed the stock the hormone 17 alpha-methyltestosterone, which turn all the fish into males.
This lets the fish farmers produce bigger fish in a shorter period for higher profits. No wonder this fish is becoming more popular every day. It’s inexpensive. And its mild, white meat appeals to many consumers.
The hormone treatment is the chosen method used by tilapia farmers worldwide.3 That means that just about all tilapia sold in supermarkets here in the U.S. are fed methyltestosterone.
There aren’t any long-term studies to tell if this hormone is safe in humans eating tilapia. But the hormone itself is toxic to the liver and has been taken off the market in Germany.
This steady diet of corn and hormones just isn’t the diet nature intended.
The Healthy Side of Omega-3s
Before the days of modern industry, your fish had abundant supplies of omega-3s. They dined on seaweed or algae and other fish below them in the food chain that ate these plants. But these days, even some salmon has little to none of these essential fats. Farm-raised fish are fed corn, soy, those fish flakes that you feed the fish in your aquarium, and other unnatural foods. Since your body can’t make omega-3s on its own, it’s critical that you find ways to get a steady supply through the proper food sources and supplements. The benefits are practically endless when your body gets enough omega-3s. Many of my own patients have not only reversed disease but improved their mental and emotional lives as well. Omega-3s have been shown to:
Prevent heart disease, cancer – even strokes
Lower blood pressure
Wipe out arthritis pain
Relieve depression
Lower triglycerides (blood fat)
Raise HDL (good cholesterol)
Boost memory and brain power
Lower your risk of macular degeneration
Protect blood vessels and nerves
Calm irregular heart rhythms, which can lead to sudden cardiac death
Find the Best Fish for Your Omega-3s
Don’t abandon fish altogether. They are still a great source of omega-3s.
I’ve put together a chart of the fish with the best ratios of omega-3s to omega-6s.
Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio of Wild-Caught and Farm-Raised Fish
Wild Sockeye Salmon
19:1

Wild Coho Salmon
10:1

Wild Trout
7:1

Wild Eel
5:1

Cod
5:1

Farmed Trout
4:1

Halibut
4:1

Swordfish
3:1

Flounder
3:1

Farmed Eel
2:1

Farmed Salmon
2:1

Black Bass
2:1

Farmed Catfish
1:11

Farmed Tilapia
1:11

Source: Journal of Diet Assoc (July 2008); American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (1990)

As you can see, there are a number of fish varieties from which to choose that will give you the heart-healthy omega-3s you need.
Here are my general rules when shopping for fish:
Avoid Apex-Predator Fish. While tuna (albacore and bluefin) have good amounts of omega-3s, you should avoid them because they tend to contain high levels of toxins like mercury. Overall, stay away from top-of-the-food-chain fish like tuna, shark, swordfish, tilefish, and king mackerel because of their mercury levels.
Choose Smaller Fish. Try to stick to smaller fish that are lower down on the food chain. They don’t typically eat other fish and fewer toxins get stored in their flesh. Good choices are herring, salmon, sardines, anchovies, trout, halibut, and haddock.
Always Buy Wild-Caught Fish. Farm-raised fish are simply fed an unnatural diet and become diseased and inflamed. The potential health risks could cost your body in the long run.
Because farm-raised fish don't have lots of room to swim and are prone to disease, they are often given antibiotics as well as preservatives and commercial dyes to give them a healthy color.4
For example, farm-raised salmon is not the nice pink color that you would see with wild salmon, so it is injected with dye. At your supermarket you will often see “color-enhanced” in small print under the farm-raised salmon sign.
Wild salmon, on the other hand, get their pink color from eating little sea creatures like krill. I prefer wild-caught salmon from the Pacific Ocean. You can find good quality wild-caught fish at specialty markets such as Whole Foods or Fresh Market. I often order mine online from Grassland Beef (www.grasslandbeef.com) or Alaskan Harvest Seafood (www.alaskanharvest.com). It comes right to your door, fresh, packed in dry ice.
Make up for the Critical Nutrients You’re Missing
Since your body doesn’t make enough omega-3 fatty acids on its own, choosing species of fish that have the highest levels of omega-3s is one way to get your daily supply. But this is not always possible, so supplementing with a good quality fish oil that is purified of contaminants is a sensible way to make sure you get enough to reap the health benefits.There are two supplements I recommend.
Fish Oil. I recommend taking an 1100 mg fish oil supplement every day. I’ve developed a new fish oil capsule that comes from the pristine, non-industrial waters off the coast of Peru. It’s safe, pure and provides a huge, healthy dose of omega-3s.
Cod liver oil. Cod liver oil is another great source of omega-3s. One teaspoon a day will give you the omega-3s you need. And I’ve developed an oil without the awful taste.

Reducing Risks of Contact Lens Related Eye Infections

2009-06-22T09:37:00.003+10:00

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to improve contact lens safety by reminding consumers of the importance of following proper cleaning and storing procedures. The FDA is also telling consumers that those who do not follow instructions for contact lens care and use increase their risk of serious eye infections that can lead to blindness.
To support proper cleaning and storage, the FDA has developed a new video on contact lens safety, which can be found on the FDA's website at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/videos/cdrh/contactlens.wmv

Your Highest Source Of Anti- Oxidants In A Delicious Juice..

2009-06-15T19:22:00.005+10:00

The Mona Vie juice blend consists of 19 different fruits, including the Acai berry which forms the foundation of the juice, it has the strongest antioxidant activity and free radical scavenging activity in any fruit every tested. With the protein profile of an egg it contains healthy unsaturated fats low in cholesterol such as Omega 3, 6 and 9 and contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D and E, in fact it has every single nutrient, essential and non essential amino acid that humans require. 60mls twice a day is the equivalent of 13 serves of fruit and vegetables a day…and it’s delicious. Please watch this video about this revolutionary juice that could add to your family' s daily nutritional regime..

Watch this video about this amazing product..

Please find out about Monavie at www.thegreatproduct.com/whickey or simply ask us for a brochure.

GlamourEyes features in the Gold Coast Sun Newspaper..

2009-06-04T06:47:00.003+10:00

GlamourEyes at the forefront of promoting the importance of eye health..

STEM CELLS USED TO CURE SIGHT LOSS

2009-05-28T12:35:00.002+10:00

COATING a common contact lens with stem cells could help restore a person's sight, Australian scientists have found.University of New South Wales medical researchers used the technique to treat the damaged corneas of three patients, all of whose vision improved within weeks of the groundbreaking procedure.
The results are published in the journal Transplant, indicating a further unique element of the world-first trial.
Stem cells were harvested from the eyes of each patient and then cultured inside a contact lens, which was then stuck onto a damaged cornea in a "transplant'' of regenerative cells.
"The procedure is totally simple and cheap,'' said the university's Dr Nick Di Girolamo.
"Unlike other techniques ... there's no suturing, there is no major operation, all that's involved is harvesting a minute amount - less than a millimetre - of tissue from the ocular surface.''
The lens stayed on for 10 days allowing stem cells to change their form, colonise and repair the cornea.
Two of the patients involved in the trial had suffered extensive corneal damage to one eye, caused by multiple surgeries to remove cancerous growths.
Dr Girolamo said that in these cases the stem cells were taken from their healthy eye - but the third patient posed an additional challenge because of a congenital disorder which affected both eyes.
"We took them from another part of the eye altogether - the conjunctiva which also harbours stem cells,'' Dr Di Girolamo said.
"The stem cells were able to change from the conjunctival phenotype to a corneal phenotype after we put them onto the cornea ... that's the beauty of stem cells.''
The procedure could be replicated in third would countries by a surgeon with a laboratory for cell culture, Dr Di Girolamo said.
It offered hope to people with a range of blinding eye conditions, he said, and there was also the possibility of adapting the technique to repair skin which behaved in a similar way to the eye.
The stem cell procedure was considered non-controversial, said former Deputy Chair of the Lockhart Committee on human cloning and embryo research Professor Loane Skene.
"Provided that patients are told the new procedure is experimental ... and they then consent to have it, this use of a patient's own stem cells is no more ethically contentious than a skin transplant,'' Prof Skene said.

The age defying power of RESERVATROL in red wine..

2009-05-21T19:11:00.003+10:00

Resveratrol has age-defying power.1 It switches on the genes your body naturally uses to extend life under conditions of stress (like starvation). They’re called “sirtuins.” They slow the death timer that’s ticking in every cell in your body.
This gives your cells time to repair themselves—and live longer.
Resveratrol promotes health in virtually every system of the body, including the prostate,heart, and age-related brain conditions. I’ve even uncovered a slew of studies that haven’t come out yet. They add more proof to the long list of resveratrol’s health benefits. Check these out:
Cancer. Scientists discovered that it puts the brakes on cancer cells at every stage in their development. It stops the cells from dividing, growing, and spreading. Another found it works with UVB rays to kill off skin cancer.
Inflammation. It protects the body from the effects of inflammation. Inflammation lies at the core of virtually every known age-related condition, from heart disease to arthritis.
High blood pressure. Researchers in Japan discovered that it prevents the body from producing angiotensin, the hormone that causes your blood vessels to narrow.
Here’s the catch: not all resveratrol is the same. You need the right kind to get the benefit.
There are actually two different types—“cis” and “trans” resveratrol.
Every study I mentioned identified trans-resveratrol as the key health-promoting ingredient.
The problem is that the trans form is highly unstable. Research shows that it quickly turns into the cis kind when exposed to heat or light. 9,10
The best way to make sure you’re getting the right kind of resveratrol is to get it in natural form.
You can find it in red wine, plums, blueberries, and cranberries.
The problem is you’d have to drink about 10 glasses a day to see the benefit.
Pure, natural extracts that have been processed and stored in the right conditions are the best way to go.
That means they have to be kept in cold conditions and away from natural light. Otherwise that “trans” turns to “cis” . . . and you’ve wasted your money.
I suggest taking 100 mg of pure trans-resveratrol daily.

To Your Good Health.

This article is published by Dr Al Sears.

Emphasising the importance of a full eye examination v/s vision screenings

2009-05-21T18:45:00.003+10:00

Please watch the following the powerful video highlighting the importance of a full eye examination for children http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRyNLiFFKEs

Kindergarten Tests and the Importance of Play

2009-05-21T18:37:00.001+10:00

...Standardized testing has hit kindergarten big-time, as principals and superintendents push reading and math curricula into earlier grades to improve the odds that students will later pass standardized tests that gauge school performance. But kindergarten tests are almost certainly counterproductive, according to a new report from the Alliance for Childhood, an advocacy group in College Park, Md., called "Crisis in the Kindergarten: Why Children Need to Play in School." Pushing children to perform at a level they aren't old enough to handle increases behavior problems and failure rates and takes away from a focus on the importance of play, which is what 5-year-olds really should be doing. Playing is the best way to learn social skills and self-control—which just might result in kids deciding that they really like going to school. Plus academic testing of children under age 8 is not a reliable indicator of future achievement in school, according to the nine new studies in the Alliance report....
Read full article at http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-parenting/2009/04/07/kindergarten-tests-and-the-importance-of-play.html

Are 3-D movies bad for your eyes?

2009-05-21T18:35:00.001+10:00

Three-dimensional effects are predicted to be popular box-office attractions this summer.No fewer than 15 mainstream films -- including Disney/Pixar's animated "Up" and director James Cameron's motion-capture "Avatar" -- will be available in 3-D this year. But will movies that seem to pop out of the screen hurt your eyes?Some vision researchers say yes. They argue that repeatedly asking our eyes and brains to go against their normal function has short-term effects. And they worry about the long-term effect on small children whose vision systems are still in development....

Please follow this link to read the full article http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2009/05/17/news/19local_05-17-09.txt

GlamourEyes proudly joins the B1G1 family...

2009-05-07T19:36:00.003+10:00

I am so proud to announce that Alana and I have been very fortunate to come across a wonderful and inspiring man. His name is Mr Paul Dunn and he has introduced us to this amazing concept of giving. As from right now, a new pair of glasses will be provided to a special disadvantaged person in Indonesia every time you commit to purchasing a pair of optical eye wear or sunglasses from GlamourEyes.

The Clear Vision program is organised by the John Fawcett Foundation which offers free assistance to needy people in Indonesia without religious, political or ethnic consideration. Sight restoration and blindness prevention - cataract operations, glasses distribution, eye treatment; children;s corrective surgery, including cleft lip and palate surgery; assistance to desperately ill children, education assistance are the current projects of the organisation.

Please follow this link to find out more about the Eye Screenings in Bali http://www.balieye.org/field_eye.htm.

We encourage you to help us on this journey and urge you to find out more information about the B1G1(Buy 1 Give 1 ) concept at www.b1g1.com.

Free Swine Flu Report

2009-05-07T08:44:00.002+10:00

Eventhough it seems that the health authorities seem to have had some success at containing the swine flu virus, I must admit that I still occasionally feel a little nervous knowing that I am constantly getting really close to my patients on a daily basis and always am at a higher risk of contracting or spreading any source of parasites. I guess one the answers with all of this is a maintenance of impecable hygiene througout the practice.

Here is a link to a free report from Dr Al Sears from the United States in regards to the swine virus. http://www.alsearsmd.com/reports/swineflu.pdf

David.

Presentation at the Runaway Bay Rotary Club

2009-05-07T08:31:00.002+10:00

I would like to again thank the Rotary club to allow me to present on the 27th of April on the topic of nutrition and the eyes. I touched of the areas macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetes and glaucoma. There were a lot of interest regarding some of the recommendations given about the best mutivitamins brands and food sources to help combat and prevent some of the above mentioned eye diseases. Ita Buttrose latest book on Eating for Health was mentioned as a source of some terrific recipes promoting eye and general health.

David.

Second GlamourEyes Eye-Q Newsletter

2009-03-24T19:48:00.002+10:00

You should by now have all received a copy of my latest newsletter. Please feel free to pass it on to someone else that might be interested when you have finished with it.

In regards, to the cookbook by Ita Buttrose called Eating for Eye Health. I have purchased a copy from a local bookstore and it's actually full of fantastic and new recipes. Will have a go at some of them and will endeavor to post them on this blog. I am also trying to find out whether I can on-sell copies of the cookbook to my patients.

Until Next time..

Eating for Eye Health: Ita Buttrose

2009-03-19T07:16:00.003+10:00

Macular degeneration is responsible for 48% of severe vision loss in Australia. Eating well limits the risks, and to that end, Ita Buttrose and chef Vanessa Jones have produced an eye health cookbook.

Listen to an interview of Itta Buttrose with Fran Kelly on ABC Radio National at

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/breakfast/stories/2009/2512754.htm ....

EyeBorg

2009-03-19T06:37:00.003+10:00

This puts a new whole meaning to saying " Big Brother is Watching "

A ONE-eyed filmmaker is going to implant a camera in his eye to make a film from his point of view.
Rob Spence, a documentary filmmaker from Canada, has been unable to use his right eye since it was damaged in a firearms accident as a child.
After wearing an eyepatch for many years, he recently got a prosthetic eye implanted – and decided he wanted to become what he calls an "Eyeborg" – a part-human, part-camera cyborg.
"I was looking at the small camera on my cellphone, and I got to thinking about the Bionic Man," he said in a recent video on his website.
"I want to turn my prosthetic eye into a wireless camera,"

Watch the clip at http://vimeo.com/3481857.....

GLAMOUREYES LAUNCH

2008-08-21T15:36:00.002+10:00

To coincide with the launch of our new stunning eyewear boutique at Paradise Point, local optometrist, David Nicolas and wife Alana, invite you to a night to remember. The GlamourEyes launch will be held at the gorgeous boutique on Wednesday 10 September, 6pm. As well as delicious appetizers on the evening, irresistible eyewear pieces will be available for purchase at a special ‘supplier’s discount’.
We are very proud to be able to offer a fantastic range of quality eyewear, including the new Sass and Bide optical and sun-wear collection. It is a perfect complement for our other more recognised high fashion ranges such as Dior, Gucci or Tag Heuer and Porsche Eyewear for the gents .
Eyewear is much more than just a tool to help you see, but is now like a piece of jewellery, a fashion accessory, and for this reason we know you’ll love GlamourEyes. If you’d like to join the festivities on September 10, email your RSVP to info@glamour-eyes.com.au by September 4.