“Honey, the Mac-Salad is right there! Are you blind?—” A statement said out of angst can all too often become reality. This is especially true for Hawaii residents, who are more likely to have poor vision due to excessive daily UV exposure. Luckily, regular use of Red Light Therapy (RLT), is proven to help with the longevity of your sight!
Have you ever heard of glaucoma? Odds are that you have, since Hawaii is ranked second in the nation for the most cases of it! Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve, connecting the eye to the brain, becomes damaged, which causes a gradual loss of peripheral vision, then central vision, eventually leading to blindness. Pressure, one of the main culprits of optic nerve damage, which is often the result of clear liquid buildup in the front of the eye, leads to the death of eye cells.
RLT is proven to improve glaucoma and prevent vision loss by protecting and enhancing the Cornea and Retina against ocular pressure and fluid buildup. The RLT absorbed into the eyes, promotes the growth and survival of the Corneal Cells, which are responsible for keeping the cornea transparent so light can enter; as well as the Retinal Cells, responsible for creating our visual perception and sending messages to the brain.
Affecting over 200 million people, Macular Degeneration is an age-related eye condition in which the core ATP energy production of the cells decreases in the eyes. Declining ocular cells lead to inflammation and cell degeneration and eventually visual decline. RL works against the main factor of Macular Degeneration, as it relieves oxidative stress while stimulating the mitochondria in the cells to create more ATP energy, even as one ages. This extra ATP increases cellular synthesis, speeds healing, lowers inflammation and associated pain in the eye.
Aside from regular exercise and use of RLT, it is important to eat a diet that will help keep your eyes sharp. Foods that enhance vision include, green-leafy vegetables, kale, broccoli, citrus fruits, berries, beets, carrots, apples, eggs, and cold water fish like salmon, tuna and sardines. At the same time, it is important to stay away from smoking, alcohol, excessive screen-time, overuse of eye-drops and contact lenses. It is also recommended to limit the consumption of white bread, white rice, pasta, pork, red meats, as well as condiments high in saturated fats like salad dressings, mayonnaise, and margarine.
Aside from stopping the progression of various eye conditions, RLT enhances eyesight by increasing visual acuity, or vision sharpness. Though beware, with better vision comes an increased awareness of our facial blemishes. Mention this 'Eye Email' to get a $25 Heavenly Skin Care Gift Card. Plus, until the end of August, get a FREE Bright & Tight Exfoliating Peel when you buy a Youthful Spot Treatment and Soft & Silky Face Serum!
So what are you waiting for? Schedule your appointment today, in either our Kailua or McCully Shopping Center location, and start seeing better tomorrow!
Sincerely,
Your Red Light ‘Ohana
