FREE Vision Screenings
Name:
FREE Vision Screenings
Date:
October 28, 2016
Time:
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Website:
http://EyewearGallery.com
Event Description:
Did you know that our eyes have internal sunglasses?
What is MPOD
Macular pigment is comprised of Zeaxanthin and Lutein, which are found in the center of the macula (fovea). MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density) is important for three specific reasons:
1. Low macular pigment is a key risk factor for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of significant vision loss over age 55
2. Macular pigment absorbs harmful blue light, protecting the photo-receptors from damage
Don’t outlive your vision!
Schedule your yearly eye exam so you can enjoy a lifetime of healthy vision!
78 percent of the U.S. population has less than optimal macular pigment. Healthy macular pigment acts as “internal sunglasses” to protect against harmful blue light that enters the eye and negatively impacts the visual cells responsible for central and peripheral vision.
What is MPOD
Macular pigment is comprised of Zeaxanthin and Lutein, which are found in the center of the macula (fovea). MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density) is important for three specific reasons:
1. Low macular pigment is a key risk factor for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of significant vision loss over age 55
2. Macular pigment absorbs harmful blue light, protecting the photo-receptors from damage
3. Macular pigment improves visual performance, including:
- Visual acuity – ability to see clearly, especially in fine detail situations like needlepoint or reading in low light situations
- Contrast sensitivity – ability to discern objects from their background (i.e. seeing a white golf ball or baseball clearly against a light blue sky)
- Light sensitivity – visual discomfort in sunlight or when exposed to bright light
- Glare recovery – recovery from temporary “blindness” caused by high intensity lighting, such as automobiles or stadium lights
MPOD Testing
At Eyewear Gallery we use a simple, quick test to determine the density of each patient’s macular pigment. Each patient is given a score based on their pigment density. Patients with a score falling below the normal range will be prescribed Zeaxanthin and Lutein supplements and blue-light blocking lenses. The patient is then scheduled to come back in 3 months and retested.
We believe this is an important part of preserving sight for the lifetime of the patient; therefore this test is given during every eye exam to patients over 30 years old.
At Eyewear Gallery we use a simple, quick test to determine the density of each patient’s macular pigment. Each patient is given a score based on their pigment density. Patients with a score falling below the normal range will be prescribed Zeaxanthin and Lutein supplements and blue-light blocking lenses. The patient is then scheduled to come back in 3 months and retested.
We believe this is an important part of preserving sight for the lifetime of the patient; therefore this test is given during every eye exam to patients over 30 years old.
Don’t outlive your vision!
Schedule your yearly eye exam so you can enjoy a lifetime of healthy vision!
Eyewear Gallery
Dr. Warren Johnson Dr. Do Nguyen
428 Perkins Extd
Memphis, TN 38117
901-763-2020
EyewearGallery.com
Dr. Warren Johnson Dr. Do Nguyen
428 Perkins Extd
Memphis, TN 38117
901-763-2020
EyewearGallery.com
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