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Main Office:

Vineland

251 South Lincoln Avenue

Vineland, NJ 08361

856.691.8188

Cherry Hill South Jersey Medical Center

1401 Rt. 70 East

Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

856.428.5797

Blackwood Blackwood Medical Center

141 Black Horse Pike

Blackwood, NJ 08012

856.227.6262

Hammonton Sail Lake Professional Center

650 S. White Horse Pike

Hammonton, NJ 08037

609.567.2355

Mays Landing Shore Health Park

5401 Harding Hwy (Rt. 40)

Mays Landing, NJ 08330

609.909.0700

800-922-1766 www.sjeyeassociates.com

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Editor:

Gina L. Biagi

Administrator

Editorial Committee:

Barnard A. Kaplan MD

Sydney L. Tyson MD, MPH

Missie Errickson

Amazing Things Are Happening Here !

EYE ASSOCIATES

Newsletter

Volume 16, Issue 46

FALL 2013

Barnard A. Kaplan, MD

Sydney L. Tyson, MD, MPH

Karl A. Holzinger, MD

Saul Bresalier, DO, FAOCO

Jonathan M. Gloth, MD

Mark L. Moster, MD

Robert Penne, MD

Steven Bachinsky, OD

Lawrence J. Mroz, OD

Drew Ricchiuti, OD

? How Much Do You Know ?

Take this quiz to find out how much you know….

1. What is the most common cause of blindness in people older than age

60 ?

a. Cataracts

b. Glaucoma

c. Macular degeneration

d. Eye infections

2. Which of the following may help people who suffer from symptoms of

computer vision syndrome which include eye strain, headaches, neck and

back pain and dry eyes ?

a. Positioning the computer about four or five inches below eye level

b. Using an anti-glare screen

c. Adjusting your chair so your feet rest flat on the floor

d. All of the above

3. _________ is a condition in which the eye loses its ability to focus,

making it difficult to see objects that are close.

a. Myopia

b. Presbyopia

c. Astigmatism

d. None of the above

4. Eating one cup of cooked _______, which is rich in the eye nutrient

Lutein, four times a week can help reduce your risk of certain eye diseases.

a. Spinach or Kale

b. Carrots

c. Whole-Wheat Pasta

d. Tomatoes

If you want to know more about taking care of your eyes and eye diseases,

ask our staff for brochures or check out our website for 3D video’s at

www.sjeyeassociates.com.

View An Eye Opening Newsletter

By Eye Associates….

Answers: 1 (c) 2 (d) 3 (b) 4 (a)

Amazing Things Are Happening Here !

Volume 16, Issue 46 Page 2

Once you’ve made the decision to have Cataract Surgery, you still have a crucial choice ahead of you… You and our doctors will work together to decide which option is best suited to your needs….

“Choose wisely”..an old Owl said… your selection will change the very way you see the world. Let us help you….

ST. JOE’S UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TRAIN AT EYE ASSOCIATES

Choose Your Cataract Surgery Options Wisely

Saint Joseph’s Program Administrator for the Institute of Catholic Bioethics, Theresa O’Doherty called

Eye Associates to ask for help in training some students to use a Lensometer. A Lensometer is mainly used by

optometrists and opticians to verify the correct prescription in a pair of eyeglasses, to properly orient and mark uncut

lenses, and to confirm the correct mounting of lenses in spectacle frames. Angela Prichett, Eye Associates Optical

Manager and a Licensed Optician worked with the students to train them on the use

of the Lensometer.

Saint Joseph’s developed a program to donate eyeglasses to under privileged

countries. In doing this they wanted to send the glasses over with the prescription

noted which would make it much easier especially to countries who don’t have

access to a Lensometer.

PICTURED: Angela Prichett (standing), Optical Manager at Eye Associates

instructs a student (right) on the use of a Lensometer with Theresa O’Doherty (left),

Saint Joseph’s Program Director looking on.

Join us !!! We are holding Cataract Coffee Talks monthly at our

SurgiCenter in Vineland. We developed this program in order to make our

patients feel comfortable and more informed prior to their surgery. Anyone in

the community who wants to learn more are also welcome to attend. You will

be meeting our Nurse Manager, Stacey. She will be discussing Cataract Surgery

and the new technical advances now available. We will educate you from

pre-op to post-op. You will have the opportunity to get any of your questions

answered as well.

Of course….coffee and goodies will be served. If you are interested in

attending, ask when the next Cataract Coffee Talk is scheduled…….reserve your

spot today ! Ask one of our staff to put you on the RSVP list !!

Volume 16, Issue 46 Page 3

Amazing Things Are Happening Here !

Cataract Coffee TalkCataract Coffee Talk

Don’t Over-Look Sunwear’s Health Benefits Too often, sunwear is not considered an essential purchase for most people when selecting eyewear. A

premium pair of sunglasses not only make you look trendy and fashionable, but they also help reduce harmful

sun glare, protect the sensitive skin surrounding the eyes, and promote long-term ocular health. It’s a medical

necessity to wear sunglasses, everyone needs to know this. Don’t overlook this important aspect of sunwear.

And of course, who doesn’t like looking good in a cool pair of shades ?

For all the reasons above, Eye Associates’ Optical shops are offering this coupon...it’s their After Summer

Special ! Please accept this as our thank you for trusting your eyes to us at Eye Associates. Just clip out the

coupon and give it to our Opticians….they will take good care of you !! ENJOY !!

Eye Associates’ After

Summer Special Vineland - 856-691-8188

Cherry Hill - 856-428-5797

Blackwood - 856-227-6262

Hammonton - 609-567-2355

Mays Landing—609-909-0700

Expires Authorized by

Gina L. Biagi, Administrator 12-31-13

Towards

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Non-Prescription

Sun Glasses

purchased from

our Optical Shop !

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Not redeemable for cash. Redemption value not to exceed $25.00. Not valid combined

with insurance plans. Ask our optician for details !

FRIED CARROT Boil carrots in their skins for 5 minutes. Plunge into cold water and rub off skins. Pat dry. Combine an egg with a small amount of milk and dip the carrots into this mixture. Roll in breadcrumbs and deep fry in hot fat or oil. Drain and serve hot.

A European Delicacy !

Amazing Things Are Happening Here !

Barnard A. Kaplan, MD Board Certified Ophthalmologist

EYE ASSOCIATES

Newsletter

Sydney L. Tyson, MD, MPH Board Certified Ophthalmologist

Imagine enjoying life with less

dependence on contacts or glasses.

Free LASIK Consultation

Please call or ask any of our staff to schedule your free LASIK

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ROBERT IRVINE SHARES TIPS FOR VISION-FRIENDLY FOODS

Not surprisingly, the 48-year-old British chef approaches his health in the same

take-charge way. He rises at 5 AM to squeeze in a workout before he’s called to the set.

And when it comes to eating on the road, he’s not shy about making special requests.

“A lot of people are hesitant to ask for their meals to be altered, but

when I’m not able to cook my own entrées, I order a healthy meal in

a restaurant,” Robert says. “If the items are available on the menu,

most chefs don’t mind making substitutions.”

No surprise, then, that Robert began investigating the impact of

food on eye health after he started wearing glasses to correct near-

sightedness about 10 years ago. “You have only one set of eyes—and

people often don’t understand how important food choices are when

it comes to improving both overall health and your vision,” he says.

The busy chef talks about three of his favorite eye-friendly foods.

1. Kale: This leafy green is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, powerful antioxidants that

accumulate in the retina and shield the eyes from light and glare. (Other good sources

include egg yolks, corn and spinach.) These nutrients may help stave off cataracts and

age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to separate studies by the National

Eye Institute and researchers at Harvard.

Chef’s tip: “I make fried kale using grape-seed oil and seasoned with

Cajun spice. Even my kids love it—you can eat it as a snack, like

popcorn.”

2. Red bell pepper: Thanks to its red pigments, this sweet pepper is

packed with more sight-saving antioxidants than its green and yellow

counterparts, including lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and vitamin C (one red bell

pepper provides 240% of your daily requirement for vitamin C!).

Chef’s tip: Along with adding bell peppers to salads and stir-fries, Robert tosses them

into his juicer (the red ones are great for adding sweetness), combined with ingredients

like cucumbers and a lemon wedge.

3. Salmon: Eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids (like salmon, sardines and tuna) may

help quell eye inflammation and slash the risk of AMD by 42%, according to a report in

the Archives of Ophthalmology. The study-proven amount? Just one serving a week

(more often is good, too!).

Chef’s tip: For an added eye-health boost, Robert suggests this twist: Coat salmon with

crushed pistachios—they’re loaded with more lutein and beta-carotene than any other

nut.