Originally posted on Today.com. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie missed several days of work last week after her 2-year-old son Charley hit her in the eye with a toy train, tearing her retina. Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Annie Negrin joins Savannah to explain the laser treatment she underwent to
Thinking about what foods protect our eyes, it’s important to remember that our eyes are VERY VASCULAR. This means that a heart-healthy diet (low in trans and saturated fat, and high in omega 3 fatty acids), is also an EYE-HEALTHY diet. Foods rich in antioxidants are
By now, we all know the detrimental effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays to our skin, but did you know your eyes are just as prone to these effects? While it’s difficult to say exactly how much UV exposure damages the eye over time, we do
Snow reflects almost 80 percent of UV radiation, so your overall exposure is nearly doubled when skiing, snowboarding, shoveling, or playing in the snow. If you're headed outside, make sure to protect your eyes and skin with glasses that have UVA/B protection! My favorite picks are
Doctor Annie joins Better Connecticut to share her tips for protecting your eyes and skin during winter sports! Watch her now! WFSB 3 Connecticut
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