Nutrition for dry eye is a subject I discuss with my patients on a daily basis. I have a very large dry eye patient population and have learned what works and what does not work over the last 25 years. I have used the traditional approach using a combination of heating and massaging the lid margins to open the meibomian glands, using a good artificial tear with hyaluronic acid like oasis tears plus or blink preservative free and cleaning the lids with a good lid hygiene foam like ocusoft or cliradex. So for dry eye 3 things are still crucial: cleaning, heating and lubricating. I have also used all the prescription medications available for dry eye over the past 25 years. Since I have become more in tune with the natural approach to dry eyes I find I prescribe medication very rarely now.
Dr Michael Lange briefly describes all new Fortifeye Super Protein.
Fortifeye Super Protein is an all new Non Denatured whey protein concentrate from grass-fed New Zealand A2 cows. These are cows that have never been genetically altered that feed year round on pesticide free grass pastures in New Zealand. This protein is rBGH & rBST hormone free, antibiotic free, non GMO, soy free, corn free, wheat free and gluten-free. A2 milk is produced from A2 cows which have the protein A2 beta casein which is differnt form the A!1 beta casein produced by A1 cows. A2 beta casein is the original form of beta casein produced by cows 1000s of years ago. A1 beta casein is believed to have occurred 1000s of years ago from a series of genetic mutations. A2 cows milk and beta casein is believed to be more nutritious than A1 and actually have some preventative aspects to the protein. This is a non denatured whey protein concentrate that means no excessive heat or acid has been used in the creation of this whey protein concentrate. Another name would be undenatured whey protein concentrate. Undenatured whey protein is the same thing as non denatured whey protein concentrate. A whey protein concentrate is more natural and less processed than a whey protein isolate. This protein has not been stripped of the immunoglobulins and healthy fats that are crucial for absorption of the protein and enhancing the immune system. Fortifeye Super Protein contains the full range of immune building and regenerative components like: CLA, Lactoferrin, Immunoglobulins, peptides, growth factors and covalent bonded cysteine ( precursor of glutathione). Fortifeye’s non denatured whey protein concentrate has gone through the processes to preserve and maximize the biological activity and bio availability of the whey protein. This protein has two delicious creamy chocolate and vanilla flavors. Only organic and natural flavorings have been used in this product. Adding a good non denatured or undenatured whey protein concentrate from free range grass-fed A2 cows to your daily nutritional regiment is a step in the right direction of anti-aging. Fortifeye Super Protein will be available mid to late November at www.fortifeye.com and thru many anti aging physicians offices.
Dr Michael Lange of Lange Eye Care and Associates and Fortifeye Vitamin discusses the potential harm blue light is causing and how a lens called Blue Light Defense may be the answer. Blue Light protection is a hot new topic!
Studies are now proving that a specific wave length of light in the blue-violet spectrum is harmful to our eyes and possibly our entire body. This blue-violet light that is being produced and emitted by smart phones, computers, tablets, over head indoor lighting and television to mention a few. All of us on a daily basis are exposed to extreme levels of this potentially harmful blue light. Blue light nearest the range of 400-420 nm seems to have the most destructive effects on the retina in the eye. These blue light rays not only may cause early aging in the eye with cataract formation at a younger age and earlier signs of macular degeneration but new studies also indicate these blue light frequencies of light may have some negative effects on our general health. New studies indicate this evening light exposure especially blue light exposure may interfere with our sleep patterns. To be able to filter these harmful blue light rays by wearing a pair of glasses that has a lens that absorbs the harmful blue light was only a dream a few years ago. Blocking and filtering the harmful blue light ( Blue Light Defense) is now a reality. Blue light protection is a hot topic in all of the continuing education seminars for eye care providers. Many companies now have lenses that claim to block and filter the blue light. One must be very careful when shopping for blue light protective lenses. First and foremost find out how much of the blue light and at what frequency in nanometers is actually being blocked. Many companies are selling only coatings that will have a minimal filtering effect on the blue light and may block only small percents of the harmful blue light. Also u must make sure the lenses are cosmetically appealing to you. Some of these new generation Blue blocking lenses are yellow, yellow-brown, orange ,red or purple and may be cosmetically unappealing to you and actually may decrease the transmission of light into the eye . Blue Light Defense lenses are one of the most exciting break thrus in the optical industry! This is a lens that is almost clear and blocks over 99% of the wave lengths of blue light from 400-420nm. Theses lenses also block a good portion of the blue light all the way to 450 nm. These blue light absorbing properties are actually throughout the lens in the monomer not a coating. This lens comes in trivex material, 1.60 and 1.67 high index. Dr Michael Lange says this is a true anti aging lens, “to be able to offer a lens to our patients that filters some of the most damaging rays of light and is almost totally clear is absolutely amazing!” Dr Lange has been using this lens with his patients since November 2014 and states that patients comment all the time on how happy they are that purchased this particular lens. Many patients will state that their eye strain has been reduced significantly while working on the computer and many also state they are sleeping better. Dr Lange was the first to use this new lens in the country but states many eye Doctors will be offering Blue Light Defense to their patients in the end of 2015. Dr Lange recommends parents purchase these lenses in no prescription for their children that don’t need a prescription that are on a digital app like smart phone or tablet throughout the day. He also says it is a no brainer to use this material in all prescription eye wear. Why wouldnt u?? Here is a link to purchase non prescription Blue Light Defense lenses and frame combo. This price is only a short term introductory price since the frame alone sells for this price and the lenses are basically free. The internet is selling many blue filtering lenses for a very discounted price however remember “you get what you pay for”. Most of the blue filtering lenses are filtering a very small amount and virtually useless. Make sure you look for Blue Light Defense. www.bluelightdefense.com
watch this demonstration video on how ophthalmic blue guard blocks ( now called Blue Light Defense) a blue laser where other lenses do not
Dr Michael Lange of Lange Eye Care Ocala Florida wishes everyone a happy and safe 4th of July weekend! I want to thank all the veterans for their courage and sacrifice for our great nation! God Bless all of you and God Bless America!
Are we a dehydrated society? Can much of our dry eye symptoms be related to dehydration? by Dr. Michael Lange, Optometric Physician and certified nutrition specialist
How much water do you drink a day? What type of water do you drink? What other beverages do you drink routinely during a day? When is the last time your doctor asked you these questions? The typical American is not getting proper hydration throughout the day. Many of our health issues and symptoms could be related to chronic dehydration. Some studies indicate that as high as 75% of Americans are dehydrated. Some symptoms of dehydration are mood swings, depression, dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin, weakness, dizziness, heart palpitations, confusion, cognitive problems, fatigue , heart burn, head aches, decreased urine out put, dark yellow urine, just to mention a few. We lose water every day through water vapor in our breath as we…
If you are looking for an eye doctor in Clearwater then look no further. Lange Eye Care has been in Florida for over 23 years providing eye care in Clearwater, Gainesville, Ocala, Citrus Hills, Tampa, The Villages and Summerfield. The Clearwater Eye Care center is located on Drew St and US 19 in Campus Walk Plaza and is open 6 days a week. This is not only a state of the art eye care center but also a nutrition center. The nutrition center has an organic coffee and smoothie bar and also a vitamin shop with the latest in evidence based doctor developed supplements . Patients come from all over the country to the Lange Eye Care locations for nutritional eye care. Lange Eye Care also offers the latest in surgical and medical eye care. Dr Mitchell Pettit is a board certified optometric physician at this location…
Fortifeye Focus with 6 mg astaxanthin and 6 mg lutein and 400 mcg zeaxanthin
Anti Aging is a hot topic these days! Dr Michael Lange a board certified optometric physician and Certified Nutrition Specialist is well aware of this topic. Dr Lange has been hosting a popular talk show called “ask the Dr” since April 1993 all on eye care and nutrition. Dr Michael Lange is also the founder and CEO of Fortifeye Vitamins. Dr Lange developed a supplement about three years ago called Fortifeye Focus to help improve the focusing ability in the eye naturally. This supplement has become the hottest supplement in the Fortifeye Vitamin line. This is a combination of three carotenoids Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Astaxanthin. Dr Lange states this supplement is an incredible supplement for the eye since it improves accommodation and decreases eye fatigue. These nutrients also improve macular pigment density and act as an…
A brand new concept for Clearwater eye care has emerged thanks to Dr Michael Lange of Lange Eye Care and Associates. Dr Michael Lange is an optometric physician as well as a certified nutrition specialist and opened the Lange Eye and Nutrition Center in Clearwater on March 1 2015. This Clearwater eye care center offers the latest in nutritional eye care and also has an all organic coffee bar, smoothie bar and vitamin shop all under one roof. The vitamins are evidence based supplements created by doctors for doctors offices these supplements you can not purchase in a typical vitamin shop. Dr Lange feels nutritional eye care is the wave of the future. So many eye problems can be helped through proper nutrition and proper supplementation. Dr Lange has been involved in nutritional research for over 20 years and has brought all of his experience to this Clearwater eye care…
Natural Dry Eye Treatment and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction by Dr Michael Lange 11/27/2014
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye Treatment can be accomplished naturally without the use of any drugs or surgery. Dr Michael Lange of Lange Eye Care and The Lange Eye Institute has been using an all natural approach for this condition for over 20 years with huge success. Dr. Lange says if these steps are explained in detail to the patient and are followed carefully a vast improvement in dry eye and Meibomian gland dysfunction will be a result. Michael Lange OD, CNS is one of a select group of eye care providers that is a certified nutrition specialist as well. Dr. Lange is involved in the research and development of nutritional supplements for eye care and whole body wellness. Dr Michael Lange founded Lange Eye care and Associates 3/15/1993 and has grown to 10 locations in Florida. The…
Proper digestion is crucial for good ocular health as well as overall health discussed by Dr Michael Lange
When the food you consume on a daily basis is not digested well then the absorption of the nutrients is limited. As we age our digestion can stop working at its peak level and then our overall health can suffer. Many things can interfere with the natural digestive enzymes and natural bacteria in our digestive system and this can result in all sorts of conditions. Diet is often times the culprit for digestive issues. Todays diets are caloric dense and nutrient deficient. These foods are overly processed, genetically modified , filled with pesticide, antibiotics, hormones, nitrites , nitrates, sugar, dyes, artificial sweeteners and preservatives. All of this can cause enormous stress on the digestive system. Millions of people are plagued daily with food allergies, constipation, diarrhea, gas, acid reflux, heart burn, bloating, cramping…
Dry Eye Nutrition 