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Nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle choices play a huge role in our vision and the health of our eyes. Different kinds of foods and nutrition sources can help to manage the risk or even progression of many eye diseases that cause vision loss and blindness.

Beyond preventing disease and illness, many important nutrients maintain and improve the general functioning of the eye. Your eyes use nutrients to create vision: with the right nutritional ingredients, you can discover just how much your health and eyesight are intertwined.

Eye Wellness in Niagara, Ontario was founded by Dr. Laurie Copagna, who received accolades for her work in the field of eye nutrition. She has written a variety of literature on the topic, including groundbreaking books such as Eyefoods: The Complete Health and Nutrition Guide.

Eating well has many different benefits, one specifically being a healthy macular pigment: this is imperative to having accurate vision, healthy eyes, and preventing eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration.

At Eye Wellness, we will take the time to best understand your lifestyle and assist you in getting the best out of your vision, with an eye nutrition plan that works for you.

Our Blogs

Does Myopia Always Get Worse As You Age?

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It’s common for people to experience changes in their vision as they age. This can be from the onset of various eye diseases, the formation of cataracts, or the progression of eye conditions that already exist. One of these eye conditions is myopia. We are going to discuss what myopia is, how it can affect […]

November 24, 2021

Laurie Capogna

5 Lens Coatings Worth Considering for Your Glasses

Lenses

When it comes to choosing your glasses, it may feel like the options are endless. You’ve painstakingly looked through a myriad of different frames and settled on the ones that best suit your aesthetic—only to be offered an array of lens coatings. You don’t need to feel overwhelmed by all the options presented. Knowing the […]

October 26, 2021

Laurie Capogna

Can Dry Eye Be Cured Naturally?

Dry Eye

One of the most important things we can do for our health is check in on our eyes. At the end of the day or first thing in the morning, you should ask yourself, “How do my eyes feel?” Are they tired? Irritated? Uncomfortable? If so, you may be experiencing dry eye. Dry eye disease […]

October 14, 2021

Laurie Capogna