Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Jeffrey Anshel
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Nutr Food Sci
Our eyes are our most precious sense. Our eyes are in use every day for every task. But chronic eye disease is becoming an epidemic for our baby-boom generation. Dry eyes, macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma, etc. are increasing and the numbers are expected to double in the next 20 years. And diabetes, the second leading cause of blindness is now reaching epidemic proportions. The latest research is now showing how nutrition plays a role in how our eyes age and how it can affect these chronic diseases. ?Smart Medicine For Your Eyes? will show how to maintain good vision and keep eyes healthy. Discussions will center on how the eye works and how it is affected by many of the same inflammatory diseases that affect other organ systems. We will discuss some basic dietary and nutritional concepts in a practical way to you can put them to use right away. We will also talk about lifestyle changes that can make a difference for eye health and clear vision. Any questions regarding vision can be addressed.
Jeffrey Anshel is a 1975 graduate from the Illinois College of Optometry. He has written numerous articles and five books regarding nutritional influences on vision and computer vision concerns. Dr. Anshel is the principal of Corporate Vision Consulting, where he addresses the issues surrounding visual demands while working with computers. He also offers on-site consultations and seminars to corporations related to visual stress and productivity in the workplace. He lectures nationally to eyecare providers on nutrition topics. Dr. Anshel is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and President of the Ocular Nutrition Society. He maintains a private practice in Carlsbad, CA.