You are born with about 100 billion neurons. Your "neurological network" grows more and more with each new piece of information learned. You can grow as many as 10,000 connections (synapses) for each of the 100 billion neurons you have, whenever you learn something new or form a new memory. Hmmmm...that's a lot going on up there! No wonder I couldn't remember where I left my keys this morning! ;)
Why you should NOT ignore new floaters in your vision
Sudden flashes or floaters (especially when noticed in just one eye) could be the first warning signs of a retinal detachment or retinal tear. Do not let new flashes/floaters just linger, hoping they will go away. If your symptoms are actually due to a retinal detachment, PROMPT diagnosis and treatment is CRITICAL if there is any hope of saving the vision in the eye with the detachment.
Join us for a Rayban & Coach Trunk Show on Friday, November 4!
We are so thankful for our amazing supporters and patients who have made this first year possible. In turn, we are giving back to the Longmont community by hosting a Rayban and Coach Eyewear Trunk Show on November 4th (from 3:00-7:00), with 10% of proceeds benefiting the Longmont Humane Society. If you are a Rayban or Coach lover, this is an event that you DO NOT want to miss, as you will be able to try on every Rayban and Coach frame under the sun, and place orders for styles that have just been released.
Please note that we are also offering 20% off all Rx'd eyewear/sunwear on THIS DAY ONLY, so don't forget to bring your Rx with you if you had your exam elsewhere. If you have Flex dollars to use before the year ends, THIS is the time to use it. So stop in, grab a drink, grab a snack, browse around, and treat yourself to a brand new style!
Thank you for an incredible first year!
It has been almost 1 year since we opened Sight Eyecare. Looking back on the past year, it has been nothing short of incredible. This past year would not have been possible if it weren't for the support of my wonderful family, staff and patients. Check out these before and after pics of Sight Eyecare (before our build out in Summer 2015, and after)! Here's to year 2!
Kids' eyeglasses never looked so cute!
Sight Eyecare carries a wide and adorable selection of eyewear for children and teens. Dr. Neka's nephew demonstrates this adorable-ness below. Future model?! I think so! ;)
The FOUR most common food cravings and what they may mean your body is actually lacking
Do you ever feel like the only thing that will satisfy your hunger is a Big Mac & Fries? Ever feel like a "chocoholic?" Don't worry! You are not alone! These are very common cravings, yet they may possibly indicate that you are actually deficient in certain vitamins/nutrients. The most common of these are...
1) Chocolate cravings could indicate a magnesium deficiency. Instead of reaching for a Hershey’s bar, try to increase your intake of nuts, seeds, and leafy greens.
2) Carb cravings could indicate a tryptophan deficiency. Instead of eating half a loaf of bread, try to increase your turkey, milk, egg, and walnut intake.
3) Cheese cravings could indicate an Omega-3 Fatty Acid deficiency. Try increasing your intake of flax seed, tuna, and salmon.
4) Fried food cravings could indicate a deficiency in healthy fats. Increase your intake of almonds, avocados, and peanut butter.
End of Summer Sale (while supplies last)
The leaves are starting to change color. Pumpkin spice lattes are being served. To celebrate the transition into Fall, Dr. Neka is offering a very LARGE discount on one of our highest end lines, Lafont. From now until the end of the year, we will be offering $50 off all Lafont frames. Each Lafont frame is handmade in Paris and therefore each frame is a unique work of art. As a reminder, you CAN use your FSA money on eyeglasses. Don't let those FSA dollars go to waste!
What causes colorblindness?
To understand colorblindness, you first must understand how you are able to see colors. Color vision is possible due to the cone photoreceptors in the retina. Each cone is sensitive to either red, green or blue light. If the cones' peak sensitivity is shifted, one will be "colorblind." There are many different types of "colorblindness," more correctly called "color deficiencies." The most common category is a red-green color deficiency. Genetics also play a huge role in color deficiencies, since the genes for the red and green pigments both lie on the X chromosome. Because men have only one X chromosome, they are more likely to be red-green color deficient. The photo below is a great illustration of what the grocery store looks like to someone who is red-green color deficient.
