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Super Optician - Vision & Hearing Specialist, Sint Maarten (2025)

24/10/2025

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 :
How diet affects your eyesight and reduces the risk of retinal diseases, according to a study !!

For nearly two decades, the Alienor study, conducted by the University of Bordeaux (France), followed nearly 10,000 volunteers over the age of 65. These participants underwent eye exams every two to three years, over a period of 18 years.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 : to better understand how our lifestyle, and particularly our diet, influences eye health and the development of diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬
The results are clear : 𝙖𝒅𝙤𝒑𝙩𝒊𝙣𝒈 𝒂 𝑴𝙚𝒅𝙞𝒕𝙚𝒓𝙧𝒂𝙣𝒆𝙖𝒏-𝒔𝙩𝒚𝙡𝒆 𝒅𝙞𝒆𝙩 𝙧𝒆𝙙𝒖𝙘𝒆𝙨 𝙩𝒉𝙚 𝙧𝒊𝙨𝒌 𝒐𝙛 𝘼𝑴𝘿 𝙥𝒓𝙤𝒈𝙧𝒆𝙨𝒔𝙞𝒐𝙣 𝙗𝒚 40%.
This diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish, and low in meat and dairy products, provides essential nutrients for eye health. Among them, long-chain omega-3s, carotenoids, and certain antioxidant vitamins play a crucial role in protecting the retina and optic nerve.

Our retina, in fact, is particularly rich in omega-3. 𝙀𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙖 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠, 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙨𝙝 (𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙣, 𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙖, 𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙚𝙩𝙘.), is therefore highly recommended. The polyphenols present in 𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙞𝙡 also help protect retinal cells against oxidative stress.
Another key : the macular pigment, which filters blue light. It is made from lutein and zeaxanthin, present in 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙫𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 (spinach, peas, broccoli, asparagus) and certain 𝙮𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬/𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙫𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 (corn, clementine, pumpkin), as well as in eggs.

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞
The study also highlights the importance of vitamins A, C, and E, essential for the proper functioning of the retina, as well as zinc, selenium, and protein, necessary for the regeneration of eye cells. Conversely, 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙮, while good hydration and moderation in coffee and alcohol consumption help preserve vision. Maintaining a healthy weight is also essential for reducing the risks associated with diabetes.

𝐓𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 :
Although data collection for the Alienor study is ended in 2024, its findings will continue to fuel research thanks to a unique biobank and database. Collaborations are underway with other large French cohorts to further explore the links between the retina and the brain. And the story continues: in 2026, a new cohort called "Clémence" will be launched to study children's visual health, in the context of a global myopia epidemic.

19/09/2025

𝑴𝒚𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒂 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 :

A global epidemic that threatens vision – how can we stop it?

To reiterate the statistics, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐲𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚. And if no action is taken, this number could skyrocket by 2050, with more than 740 million children having myopia. Childhood myopia is not just a simple problem of needing glasses: it is a progressive condition that weakens the eye and can lead to serious vision problems in adulthood.

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙢𝙮𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙡𝙮?
Once considered primarily a genetic condition, childhood myopia is now linked to children's lifestyles:

==> increased screen time;
==> less time spent outdoors;
==> earlier onset of myopia.

As a result, myopia progresses rapidly and reaches more severe levels than before. In France, nearly one in two teenagers between 11 and 13 years old already has myopia.

𝑨 𝒄𝙤𝒏𝙙𝒊𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏 𝒘𝙞𝒕𝙝 𝙨𝒆𝙧𝒊𝙤𝒖𝙨 𝙘𝒐𝙣𝒔𝙚𝒒𝙪𝒆𝙣𝒄𝙚𝒔
Myopia is not simply blurred vision that can be corrected with glasses for children. In reality, the eye elongates, which increases the risk of conditions such as:

==> Myopic macular degeneration;
==> Retinal detachment;
==> Glaucoma;
==> Or even early cataracts.

Even mild myopia should be monitored: every diopter of vision improvement achieved through managing the progression reduces the risk of future complications.

𝑰𝙢𝒑𝙖𝒄𝙩 𝙤𝒏 𝒒𝙪𝒂𝙡𝒊𝙩𝒚 𝒐𝙛 𝙡𝒊𝙛𝒆 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝒎𝙚𝒏𝙩𝒂𝙡 𝙝𝒆𝙖𝒍𝙩𝒉
A child with myopia may experience difficulties at school, avoid certain sports activities, and become socially isolated. Several studies have shown a link between vision problems and anxiety or depression in children. This can lead to a vicious cycle: less time spent outdoors, more screen time… and consequently, even greater myopia.

𝘾𝒖𝙧𝒓𝙚𝒏𝙩 𝙨𝒐𝙡𝒖𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏𝙨 𝙩𝒐 𝒔𝙡𝒐𝙬 𝙙𝒐𝙬𝒏 𝒎𝙮𝒐𝙥𝒊𝙖:
Good news: there are options available to slow the progression of myopia in children:

==> Low-dose atropine: already used in several countries, it reduces the progression of myopia by 30 to 60%. Currently available only in hospital pharmacies, this eye drop solution should be available in regular pharmacies by the end of 2025 or early 2026.

==> Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): rigid contact lenses worn overnight that reshape the cornea and limit axial elongation.

==> Contact lenses: based on the principle of defocus, they significantly slow the progression of myopia. Six-year studies demonstrate the effectiveness of this method of correction.

==> Myopia control eyeglasses: the least restrictive solution, as it is integrated into everyday use of eyeglasses. Several clinical studies over 4 to 6 years show very encouraging results, with a significant reduction in the progression of myopia, both in terms of refractive error and axial length. These lenses are now a simple, effective, and accessible alternative for many children.

𝙒𝒉𝙮 𝙚𝒂𝙧𝒍𝙮 𝙙𝒆𝙩𝒆𝙘𝒕𝙞𝒐𝙣 𝙞𝒔 𝒆𝙨𝒔𝙚𝒏𝙩𝒊𝙖𝒍
The younger a child develops myopia, the greater the risk that their eye will elongate. This is why regular vision screenings with an optometrist or ophthalmologist are so important. Close monitoring allows for appropriate corrective lenses to be prescribed and enables consideration of myopia control treatments.

𝘼𝒄𝙩 𝙚𝒂𝙧𝒍𝙮 𝙩𝒐 𝒑𝙧𝒐𝙩𝒆𝙘𝒕 𝒄𝙝𝒊𝙡𝒅𝙧𝒆𝙣'𝙨 𝙫𝒊𝙨𝒊𝙤𝒏
Myopia in children is no longer just a simple matter of needing glasses. It is a global public health issue. Intervening early protects children's vision and quality of life today, and reduces the risk of serious eye diseases in the future.

Parents, be vigilant for signs of myopia in your children (blurred vision at a distance, needing to sit close to screens, headaches) and don't hesitate to schedule a vision exam. Every year gained in the fight against myopia counts towards preserving their visual future.

If you have any questions, please feel free to visit us at 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗡; our optician will be happy to answer your questions and assist you.

19/09/2025

𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 !!

The silent condition affecting one in two adults, according to this study !!

A new international study, presented at the ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons) congress by Dr. Piotr Wozniak, a surgeon and dry eye specialist at Optegra Eye Clinics in Warsaw, Poland, reveals that more than half of the general population suffers from symptoms of dry eye syndrome, while only one in five people has received an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

These figures highlight the need for increased awareness and information, both for patients and for healthcare professionals.

𝐀 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝
Until now, the prevalence of dry eye syndrome in the general population has been widely underestimated. The results of the NESTS study (Needs Unmet in Dry Eye: Symptoms, Treatment and Severity), funded by Bausch + Lomb, challenge these previous estimates.

Conducted on more than 5,000 adults in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, the study revealed that:

- 58% of the general population report symptoms of dry eye;
- Only 20% of those surveyed in Europe and 17% in the United States have received a formal diagnosis.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡
The NESTS study analyzed in detail the patient journey and the obstacles they face in accessing treatment:

=> Up to one-third of patients waited more than five years before seeking professional help;
=> 60% waited at least four months, and 20% waited more than a year before consulting a healthcare professional;
=> Nearly half of people with dry eye syndrome report experiencing symptoms daily.

This delay in treatment is problematic because dry eye syndrome is a progressive condition. Early intervention can prevent worsening symptoms and the development of a cycle of inflammation.

𝐀 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞
Reading, using electronic devices, driving at night... Dry eye syndrome affects the daily lives of those who suffer from it, impacting many activities:

==> 17% of patients stopped driving at night;
==> 15% reduced their use of air conditioning or heating;
==> 15% stopped wearing makeup.

Furthermore, only 9% of those surveyed reported an improvement in their symptoms over the past year, while 34% reported a worsening.

𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐮𝐩
While artificial tears are the most common treatment, only 25% of patients feel that their current treatment is specifically tailored to their needs.

The study also highlighted disparities in patient follow-up across different countries. For example, in France, less than half of patients with dry eye receive scheduled follow-up visits, whereas in Saudi Arabia, the majority (84%) receive proactive follow-up care.

In light of these findings, Dr. Wozniak emphasizes the need to raise public awareness about the causes, consequences, and treatment options for dry eye syndrome. He also stresses the importance of accurate screening and diagnosis, as early intervention is crucial to prevent worsening symptoms.

Filomena Ribeiro, President of ESCRS and Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Hospital da Luz in Lisbon, emphasized the importance for healthcare professionals to discuss this issue with their patients and encourage regular eye examinations.

Because, beyond discomfort, this condition can impact the outcome of most ophthalmic surgeries, including cataract and refractive surgery.

If you would like to learn more, please feel free to visit 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍 ; our team will be happy to assist you.

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