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Rockyview Health Centre, 1011 Glenmore Trail SW Building #1 Suite 423, Calgary, AB T2V 4R6, Canada
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Mission
We are passionate about your eyes, and about building long-lasting relationships. Our goal is to ensure your eyes remain healthy throughout your life. We are all about service, love, kindness and a belief in strong community. Through our holistic approach to caring for you and our dedication to learning, we pioneer carefully researched new treatments, technology, and products to help ensure eye health.

Your eyes, like other parts of your body, require a balance of vitamins and nutrients as well as daily exercise to keep them functioning optimally.  Without a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, your eyes are more prone to such diseases as Age Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Eyes, and Cataracts.

Vitamins and Nutrients

Your eyes, like other parts of your body, require a balance of vitamins and nutrients as well as daily exercise to keep them functioning optimally.  Without a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, your eyes are more prone to such diseases as Age Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Eyes, and Cataracts.

Eyefood™ has compiled a list of tasty meals to keep your peepers well cared for, and your taste buds satisfied:

Vitamin A

This fat-soluble antioxidant plays an important role in vision, bone growth and the immune system. Vitamin A also helps the surface of the eye, mucous membranes and skin to be effective barriers against bacteria and viruses, reducing the risk of eye infections, respiratory problems and other infectious diseases. Our bodies turn carotenoids from plant foods into vitamin A. 

Sources

Beef and chicken liver, whole milk and cheese, as well as plant foods such as (orange) sweet potato, butternut squash, carrot or spinach, dried apricots, kale, cantaloupe, melon and spring greens.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps to promote healthy capillaries, gums, teeth, cartilage and the absorption of iron. Virtually all cells in the body depend on it, including those of the eye where it is actively concentrated in all tissues. Vitamin C also supports the health of ocular blood vessels.

Sources

Fruits and vegetables including citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, grapefruit and limes as well as papaya, kiwi, bell peppers, guava, strawberries, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cantaloupe.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a group of 8 fat-soluble vitamins which help prevent oxidative stress to the body, and also help the body absorb other vitamins. Adequate amounts of vitamin E can help protect against heart disease, cancer, and Age Related Macular Degeneration.

Sources

Tofu, spinach, almonds, sunflower seeds, shrimp, avocado, rainbow trout, olive oil, broccoli, squash and pumpkin.

OMEGA 3

Omega 3s have anti-inflammatory properties and are necessary for proper body functioning. They help prevent heart disease, and may be beneficial in preventing rheumatoid arthritis and neurological conditions such as dementia. Taken regularly, Omega 3 in the diet can help decrease the risk of AMD and Dry Eye Disease.

Sources

Oily fish, especially cold-water wild-caught fish such as salmon, anchovies, sardines, and mackerel. Omega 3 fatty acids can also be found in flaxseeds (ground, for maximum absorption) and walnuts.

Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Meso-zeaxanthin

Lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin are carotenoids that filter harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and act as antioxidants in the eye, helping protect and maintain healthy cells.  Many studies have shown that lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including Age Related Macular Degeneration and Cataracts.

These carotenoids are naturally occurring pigments found in many plants and vegetables. They are abundant in the central part of the retina, the macula, and are important to the retina. Our bodies cannot make lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin so we must obtain them through foods and supplements.

Sources

Dark green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach, swiss chard), orange peppers, fruit, egg yolk, kiwi fruit, grapes, orange juice.

Recommended Daily Intake

10 mg Lutein, 2 mg Zeaxanthin, 10 mg Meso-Zeaxanthin.

 

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Deep Cleansing for Healthier Eyelids and Lashes

ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment) is an in-office eyelid cleaning and debridement treatment developed by Zocular®. It is designed to clean the eyelids and lashes while helping address concerns associated with dry eye, blepharitis, and demodex.

The treatment uses a natural, okra-based gel to remove oil, debris, and residue from the eyelid margins and lashes. By improving eyelid hygiene, ZEST can help reduce the buildup that may contribute to irritation and inflammation around the eyes.

What Is ZEST?

ZEST works like a deep cleansing treatment for the eyelids and lashes. During the procedure, the okra-based gel is applied along the eyelid margins and lashes using a cotton swab. The gel is gently worked into a lather using circular motions before being rinsed away with saline solution.
The gel contains a refined extract of okra, an edible green seed pod. According to the provided product information, okra helps lift and clear oil, debris, and residue while being gentle around the eye area.

How Can ZEST Help?

Keeping the eyelids, eyelid margins, and lashes clean is an important part of eye hygiene. Buildup along the eyelid edges can contribute to symptoms such as itching, burning, gritty sensations, redness, and irritation.

ZEST is designed to address this buildup through thorough cleansing and debridement.

  • Removes Debris: Helps clear dirt, oil, and residue from the eyelid margins and lashes.
  • Supports Eyelid Hygiene: Provides a deeper cleansing treatment than routine eyelid cleaning.
    Addresses Demodex: The treatment is designed to help remove demodex mites and associated debris.
  • Helps Reduce Inflammation: Cleansing the eyelid area may help address buildup associated with irritation and inflammation.
  • Supports Dry Eye Care: ZEST may help relieve symptoms associated with dry eye and poor eyelid hygiene.

ZEST for Dry Eye, Blepharitis, and Demodex

Dry eye and blepharitis can be associated with inadequate eyelid hygiene. Debris along the eyelid margins can enter the tear film with blinking, potentially contributing to redness and irritation.

Demodex mites can also be present in the hair follicles around the eyelashes. According to the provided information, they may contribute to inflammation and dry eye symptoms by blocking the oil glands at the base of the eyelashes.

ZEST provides targeted cleansing of the eyelid margins and lashes to help remove this buildup and address demodex-related concerns.

A Simple In-Office Treatment

The ZEST procedure is performed in the office and involves applying the cleansing gel to the eyelid margins and lashes, working it into a lather, and then rinsing the area with saline solution. The treatment is designed to provide thorough eyelid and lash cleansing without requiring a lengthy procedure.

Is ZEST Right for You?

ZEST may be considered for patients experiencing symptoms associated with dry eye, blepharitis, demodex, or eyelid debris. An eye care professional can assess your symptoms and determine whether ZEST is appropriate for your eye care needs.
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