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03/19/2026

🥕 5. Vision-Boosting Plate Challenge

Let’s make it interactive! 🎉

This week, build a “Vision-Boosting Plate”:
🥬 ½ plate leafy greens
🐟 Lean protein or fatty fish
🍓 Colorful fruits
🌰 Healthy fats

Snap a photo and share your healthy plate below!

Healthy eating isn’t just good for your heart — it’s powerful protection for your eyes, too.

03/17/2026

💼 Workplace eye safety isn't just for construction sites

If you work with chemicals, machinery, or even just office supplies, protect your eyes. Flying debris, splashes, and unexpected accidents can happen anywhere.

Safety glasses are simple, affordable protection. If your job involves any potential eye hazards, wear them consistently—it only takes a second for an injury to occur.

Already experienced an eye injury? Call us immediately. Prompt treatment makes all the difference.

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03/17/2026

🐟 3. Omega-3s & Dry Eye Relief

If you struggle with irritated or gritty eyes, your diet could help.

Omega-3 fatty acids support healthy tear production and may reduce symptoms of dry eye.

🐟 Add:
• Salmon
• Tuna
• Flaxseed
• Walnuts

Support your tear film naturally.

Good nutrition supports comfort AND clarity.

03/17/2026

🍊 4. Antioxidants Protect Against Vision Loss

Vitamin C & E are powerful antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress in the eye.

Oxidative damage is linked to cataracts and retinal conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

🍓 Load up on:
• Citrus fruits
• Berries
• Almonds
• Sunflower seeds

Protect your sight from the inside out.

03/10/2026

🥬 2. Lutein: Your Retina’s Best Friend

Did you know lutein and zeaxanthin act like natural sunglasses for your eyes? 😎

These antioxidants help protect the retina from harmful blue light and reduce the risk of vision loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

💚 Best sources:
• Spinach
• Kale
• Broccoli
• Eggs

Small daily choices can make a big difference in long-term vision health!

03/02/2026

🥕 1. Feed Your Vision

👁️ Your eyes are what you eat!

This National Nutrition Month, remember that healthy vision starts on your plate. Nutrients like:

• Vitamin A
• Lutein & Zeaxanthin
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Vitamin C & E

help protect against conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration and dry eye.

🥬 Add more leafy greens, carrots, citrus fruits, and fatty fish to your meals this week!

📅 A healthy diet + annual comprehensive eye exam = clearer vision for years to come.

02/23/2026

What You Can Do?

AMD may not be preventable — but you can reduce risk and slow progression:

🥬 Eat leafy greens and colorful fruits
🕶️ Wear UV-protective sunglasses
🚭 Avoid smoking
❤️ Manage blood pressure and cholesterol
👁️ Schedule annual comprehensive eye exams

Your eyesight supports every part of your life.

February is your reminder to prioritize it. 💛

Drop a 💛 below if you’re committed to protecting your vision this year!

Dry vs. Wet AMD — What’s the Difference?There are two types of AMD:👁️ Dry AMD – The more common form. Develops gradually...
02/20/2026

Dry vs. Wet AMD — What’s the Difference?

There are two types of AMD:

👁️ Dry AMD – The more common form. Develops gradually.
👁️ Wet AMD – Less common but more aggressive. Caused by abnormal blood vessel growth under the retina.

The American Macular Degeneration Foundation notes that while dry AMD progresses slowly, wet AMD can cause rapid vision changes.

Prompt evaluation = better outcomes.

If you notice sudden distortion or central vision changes, call your eye doctor right away. 💛

Early Signs You Shouldn’t IgnoreAMD doesn’t always start with dramatic vision loss.Watch for:⚠️ Blurry central vision⚠️ ...
02/18/2026

Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

AMD doesn’t always start with dramatic vision loss.

Watch for:
⚠️ Blurry central vision
⚠️ Straight lines appearing wavy
⚠️ Dark or empty spots in the center of vision
⚠️ Needing brighter light to read

The American Optometric Association emphasizes that early stages may have little to no symptoms — which is why routine exams matter.

If something looks “off,” don’t wait.

Your central vision is too important. 💛

DID YOU KNOW? 👉🏼Myopia management (not JUST GLASSES) focuses on slowing progression of the condition! Common treatments ...
09/10/2025

DID YOU KNOW?
👉🏼Myopia management (not JUST GLASSES) focuses on slowing progression of the condition! Common treatments include prescription glasses AND contact lenses for clear distance vision. Specialized options like miSight, orthokeratology (overnight reshaping lenses), and atropine eye drops can slow myopia in children.

🍎Lifestyle changes, such as increased outdoor time and reduced near work, also help. For adults, refractive surgeries like LASIK or PRK may offer permanent correction. Regular eye exams are essential to monitor changes and adjust treatment plans. Early intervention is key to reducing long-term risks like retinal detachment or glaucoma associated with high myopia.

Let’s learn more about miSight next week!! Stay tuned!

What is MYOPIA? Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where close objects appear clear, but distant o...
09/03/2025

What is MYOPIA?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where close objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry. It occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it.

👉🏼Myopia typically develops in childhood and may progress with age. Genetics and environmental factors, like excessive screen time 💻 or lack of outdoor activity, can contribute.

👉🏼It is usually corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery. Regular eye exams are needed to help manage OR even SLOW DOWN nearsightedness, especially in children and adolescents.

Next week we will talk about HOW we can MANAGE IT!

🚨New Product🚨 👉🏼Did you know you can now have hearing aids INSIDE your eyeglass frames?!? 🤯Revolutionary Nuance Audio ey...
07/14/2025

🚨New Product🚨

👉🏼Did you know you can now have hearing aids INSIDE your eyeglass frames?!? 🤯

Revolutionary Nuance Audio eyeglasses combine two essential senses in one sleek design. Call us to schedule a consultation today.

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Fox-Chase Optometry Team

Our office welcomes you to our page, and we would love to be your new trusted eyecare provider. Our optometric physicians, Timothy Fox and Mary Chase, are both alumni from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Both doctors are focused on serving our community by providing excellent service at a fair price, thorough examinations, and a friendly environment. Our office staff, Amanda and Tami, keep up with the latest eyewear fashion trends and can help style your new glasses look, including sunwear.