EyeCare America Offers No-Cost Medical Eye Care to Qualified Seniors In Support of National AMD Month - March 2009

EyeCare America Offers No-Cost Medical Eye Care to Qualified Seniors In Support of National AMD Month - March 2009

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people 65 years or older in the United States. According to the National Eye Institute, AMD affects more than 10 million Americans.

San Francisco, CA -- Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people 65 years or older in the United States. According to the National Eye Institute, AMD affects more than 10 million Americans. Macular degeneration refers to the breakdown of the macula of the eye, where our sharpest central vision occurs. A person with macular degeneration may be able to see a clock on a wall, but not see the numbers, or walk into a room without bumping into furniture. Words may look blurred and straight lines may appear crooked.

As our population ages, and the "baby boomers" advance into their 60's and 70's, we will see a virtual epidemic of AMD. In fact, according to the National Eye Institute, it is estimated that Americans with moderate to severe AMD will reach 17 million by the year 2020.

In support of National AMD Month this March 2009, EyeCare America (www.eyecareamerica.org) encourages all seniors to see if they qualify for an eye exam at no out-of-pocket cost available through its AMD EyeCare Program by calling 1-866-324-EYES (3937). Recent studies also show that eating foods rich in antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, may reduce the risk of AMD, or slow its progression in some people. In light of this, EyeCare America has developed a cookbook called Feast Your Eyes on This! which includes eye healthy recipes from celebrity chefs from across the United States. The complete cookbook is available for free online at www.eyecareamerica.org.

"Blindness and vision impairment have enormous personal, social and economic costs, limiting the activities of otherwise healthy and active people," said William Tasman, MD, Chair of EyeCare America's AMD EyeCare Program. "EyeCare America bridges the gap between the senior community and the quality eye care they need. By increasing awareness of eye diseases such as AMD and its risk factors, and connecting more people with exams and care, EyeCare America works to reduce preventable blindness in the U.S. thereby enabling older Americans to see clearly into the future, and and maintain maximum independence."

EyeCare America's AMD EyeCare Program is a year-round program that promotes annual eye exams for people 65 and older, raises awareness of AMD, provides the latest information about treatment options and low vision services, offers free AMD educational materials, and facilitates access to care at no out-of-pocket cost for those who qualify. The eye exams are provided by more than 7,000 dedicated volunteer ophthalmologists across the U.S. People may call the toll-free helpline at 1-866-324-EYES (3937), anytime, for themselves, family members and/or friends to see if they qualify to be referred to one of our volunteer ophthalmologists, or to request free AMD educational material.

Callers who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years may be eligible to receive a comprehensive medical eye exam and, in most cases, up to one year of care at no out-of-pocket cost for any disease diagnosed during the initial exam.

The AMD EyeCare Program is designed for people at increased risk for AMD, but who have NOT been diagnosed and who:

•    Are age 65 and older

•    Are US citizens or legal residents

•    Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years

•    Do not belong to an HMO or the VA

Eyeglasses, medicines, hospital services and fees of other medical professionals are not included.

About EyeCare America

Established in 1985, EyeCare America, the public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is committed to the preservation of sight, accomplishing its mission through public service and education. EyeCare America provides eye care services to the medically underserved and for those at increased risk for eye disease through its corps of 7,000 volunteer ophthalmologists dedicated to serving their communities. More than 90 percent of the care made available is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to the patients. EyeCare America includes programs for seniors, glaucoma, diabetes, AMD and children, and is the largest program of its kind in American medicine. Since its inception, EyeCare America has helped more than 1 million people. EyeCare America is a non-profit program whose success is made possible through charitable contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. More information can be found at: www.eyecareamerica.org

Media Contact: Allison Neves, Director of EyeCare America Communications - 415.561.8518

Note to Editors and Producers: High-resolution images and interviews with EyeCare America spokespeople, physicians and patients available upon request.

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Contact Information Allison Neves

American Academy of Ophthamology

http://www.eyecareamerica.org

415-447-0284

TrendyGlasses.net Launches New Designer Reading Glasses Web Store and It Is Flourishing Even In a Recession

TrendyGlasses.net Launches New Designer Reading Glasses Web Store and It Is Flourishing Even In a Recession

TrendyGlasses.net launches new designer reading glasses web store that provides affordable reading glasses and it is flourishing even in this recession.

(PRWEB) March 2, 2009 -- TrendyGlasses.net launches new designer reading glasses web store that provides affordable reading eye glasses (www.trendyglasses.net) even in this recession. In this economy crisis, everyone is looking for ways to cut back in spending. TrendyGlasses.net carries great looking pairs of men's reading glasses (www.trendyglasses.net/mens-reading-glasses.html), designer reading glasses, bifocal reading glasses (www.trendyglasses.net/reading-sunglasses.html) or reading sunglasses (www.trendyglasses.net/reading-sunglasses.html) for under $100.

"People are still looking for fashionable reading glasses and there is still an opportunity to start an online business even in these tough times," says Gary of TrendyGlasses.net. Since starting in January of 2009, TrendyGlasses.net's traffic and sales have been rising day by day. "With the low overhead and speed to market, starting a Web business is one of the most profitable business' I can think of, even in a recession, and may be the way out for some."

After hearing such a big fuss over Sarah Palin's stylish glasses and then being floored by the price (around $400), TrendyGlasses.net was born to offer fashion reading glasses for a better price. Let's be honest, Sarah Palin's glasses look great on her but they cost around $400. The reason she looks so good in her designer glasses is because she chose the reading glasses that fit the shape of her face. Oval, round and diamond are the main face shapes. An oval shaped face should be able to wear about any kind of glasses but try and go for wide glasses that extend beyond the sides of the face. A round shape face should focus on reading glasses that make the face look longer and thinner. They should definitely be wider than they are deep. The diamond shaped face should go for rimless, square or with a straight top that is curved at the bottom.

Besides being trendy, hip and fitting the shape of the face, reading glasses should be thin, light and comfortable, such as Scojo Gels, so one feels as if they aren't wearing them at all. There is no doubt that a great pair of prescription or reading glasses will help one look more professional and more fashionable.

Just like a great handbag or pair of shoes, reading eye glasses are an accessory that will enhance one's overall look and help make a fashion statement. Whether it's wanting to look glamorous with a pair of sleek, rimless reading glasses or wanting show a wild side with animal print reading glasses and rhinestone reading glasses, inner style can be displayed without breaking the budget.

Wearing reading glasses out in the sun has traditionally been a bad experience. The glare is terrible and the lenses do not particularly protect your eyes from the UV rays. There is the bulky thing that clips on prescription or reading glasses but it is uncomfortable and that it makes one look somewhat like a fly. Reading sunglasses by TrendyGlasses.net look terrific and also protect eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

To learn more about quality designer reading glasses (www.trendyglasses.net) visit www.TrendyGlasses.net.

Media Contact:

Kent Hamilton

706-905-1239

kent (at) trendyglasses (dot) net

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Contact Information Kent Hamilton

TrendyGlasses.net

http://www.TrendyGlasses.net

706-905-1239

Unleash Your Vision Announces A New Breakthrough In Eyecare And Treatments Of Eye Problems

Unleash Your Vision Announces A New Breakthrough In Eyecare And Treatments Of Eye Problems

The Unleash Your Vision program is a natural vision improvement system that has it's roots in Russia and derives from the ancient medical wisdom of Sufism. It was created by Evgania Mehler, an international authority on natural vision correction techniques, who has suffered from eye problems for many years. Since she overcame here eye problems naturally, without surgery or pills, she has taught thousands of people how to rebuild their vision in live seminars, and now has compiled her knowledge into a book and a DVD course.

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) March 1, 2009 -- Unleash Your Vision is a program created by Evgania Mehler, who for years suffered from poor vision and was resigned to wearing glasses or contacts for the rest of her life. Then she discovered a secret that the Russians had perfected and used with great results.

She didn't intend to become a teacher of this new concept, but when her friends saw her without her glasses, they were amazed. They asked her to teach them the method. So, she went to Moscow to study with the master teachers there, and began helping her friends achieve the same stunning results. She soon started getting calls to teach other people how to restore their vision. She decided to make a seminar for those people and soon the word was out and Unleash Your Vision was born.

After teaching thousands of people in live seminars, it was time to put all of the information into a book and DVD course. This course gives all of the information that is needed to improve vision and get rid of corrective lenses.

Imagine not having to spend thousands of dollars on new prescription lenses every year or two, or not having to worry about losing them and being able to play sports without worry of broken glasses.

This course will gives a natural way to get rid of:

•    Myopia (near-sightedness)

•    Presbyopia (far-sightedness)

•    Astigmatism

•    Glaucoma

•    Cataracts

•    Amblyopia (lazy eye)

•    Double Vision

•    Blurry Vision

•    Eyestrain

•    Eye Pain

So, don't give any of these problems another thought, because this course eliminates them.

Evgania Mehler is a person who is dedicated to helping people achieve the perfect eyesight that everyone deserves. She has studied with the masters of this technique and wants nothing more than to share it.

For more information on this absolutely incredible discovery, please visit www.Unleash-Your-Vision.com.

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Contact Information Evgania Mehler

Unleash Your Vision

http://Unleash-Your-Vision.com

619 5739232