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Blue Light

LED technology has generated many new lighting applications   Toys and even clothes now also incorporate LEDs. Solid state lighting is found in TV screens, computer monitors, smart phones and tablets. Despite the advantages, these new artificial light sources present a high proportion of Blue light from the visible spectrum. Typically, fluorescent lamps contain 26% …

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Orange Bell Peppers

The Best Dietary Source of Zeaxanthin on the Planet     You’ve probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes. But there’s another orange food that may outperform them when it comes to a specific eye-protective nutrient — and most people have never thought of it as an eye food at all. Enter: The …

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Eggs – One a Day

Keeps the Eye Doctor Away     Eggs have had a complicated reputation over the years — but when it comes to eye health, the science is clear: eggs are one of the best foods you can eat. A Triple Threat for Your Eyes Eggs deliver three important eye nutrients in a single, convenient package: …

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Salmon Guards Your Retina

The Cold-Water Fish That Guards Your Retina     Your eyes are made of living tissue that needs the right nutrients to stay healthy — and one of the most powerful of those nutrients is found in cold-water fish like salmon. The Omega-3 Connection Salmon is rich in DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), the primary omega-3 fatty …

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