By 2050, the number of people suffering from “popular” diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy will double. And half the population will become near-sighted. Where’s all the progress? Many believe that all these problems are a matter of age. So are there any recommendations on how to reduce the likelihood of discovering such an unpleasant surprise? Or do we just sit on our hands and wait?

There are recommendations, but there’s nothing sensational about them, and furthermore no one follows them. The simplest is to regularly get your eyes checked. Sounds boring, but it’s the best way to determine if there’s a problem. You might think everything’s alright and then find out you’re sadly mistaken. With all the collective experience at BEI and our phenomenal technique, you can be sure we’ll check everything.

As a journalist writing about ophthalmology, I am often asked about nutrition. How should I answer? Does it even have any impact on eyesight?

Some will exaggerate this as a variable, while others understate it. Everyone knows about beta-carotene, but there are other useful foods. A good diet rich in fruits and greens, especially dark-leafed greens like collards, leafy cabbage, and spinach, contains the antioxidants lutein and zeaxthanin, which according to some data can push back the onset of cataracts. Laboratory research shows that grapes seem to positively affect the retina, slowing age-related macular degeneration. But I want to remind you, than after the problem begins it cannot be treated with grapes. Other good foods for the eyes are fish rich in omega-3s like salmon, halibut, mackerel, sardines, and tuna. It’s possible that these acids can lessen the inflammatory process and symptoms associated with dry eye.

It’s clear that the eyes don’t exist unto themselves, but as part of the entire organism. Is there any other advice?

This will hardly surprise anyone, but recall the connection between obesity and diabetes, which can lead to loss of vision. It’s never too late to pull yourself together, start controlling your food intake, and perform physical activity. At a university in Australia, and another in Britain, they discovered that significant weight loss can reverse the damage caused by diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Another study, the results of which were presented at the Congress of the American Ophthalmology Academy, says that physically-active people are 73% less likely to have glaucoma than those with sedentary lifestyles.

And should we wear sunglasses, or is it better to allow the eyes to be nourished by the sunlight?

“Nourishment” from direct sunlight can cause serious problems. And more important than sunglasses and their style are their function in blocking ultraviolet rays. Polls in 2016 showed that 75% of Americans are aware of this, but only wear proper sunglasses 30% of the time. Never put style above safety. Sunglasses should block 99-100% of ultraviolet rays. And if you want style as well as function, we offer them at Bella Optique, where we have some of the best sunglasses in the world.

Onto our last topic – for those of use that are held hostage by the computer, how do we protect our sight?

If you’re at the monitor for days at a time, don’t forget to blink – this will prevent eye fatigue at the end of the day. There’s also the rule of 20-20-20: every 20 minutes, take your eyes off the screen and look at an object 20 feet away from you for 20 seconds.

– К 2050 году число людей, страдающих от таких «популярных» болезней, как катаракта, глаукома, макулодистрофия и диабетическая ретинопатия, 

 удвоится. Причем половина мира станет близорукой. И что же делать? Где весь прогресс? Многие считают, что все эти проблемы – всего лишь дело возраста. Есть какие-то рекомендации, как снизить вероятность неприятных сюрпризов? Или опустить руки и ждать?

– Рекомендации есть, хотя сенсационного ничего, кроме того, что не все им следуют. Самая простая, но главная – регулярно проверять зрение. Звучит скучно? Но это лучший способ обнаружить проблему. Вы думаете, что у вас все в порядке, но вы можете сильно ошибаться. А если вам около 60, то просто необходимо пройти комплексную проверку. При опыте, который наработан у нас в BEI, и той феноменальной технике, что у нас есть, вы можете быть уверены, что мы проверим все.

– А питание? Так оказывает ли оно хоть какое-то влияние на зрение или нет?

– Одни  склонны этот фактор преувеличивать, другие – преуменьшать. Про бета-каротин все знают, но есть и другая еда. Хороша диета, обильная фруктами и зеленью, особенно темнолистной, коллард, листовая капуста, шпинат: они содержат лютеин, зеаксантин – антиоксиданты, которые по некоторым данным могут отодвинуть формирование катаракты. Лабораторные исследования показали, что вроде бы виноград может позитивно влиять на сетчатку, замедляя возрастную макулодистрофию. Но я хочу напомнить, что когда начались проблемы, виноградом лечиться не стоит. К хорошей «еде для глаз» стоит отнести также рыбу, богатую жирными кислотами омега-3: лосось, палтус, макрель, сардины, тунец. Возможно, эти кислоты могут отчасти снизить воспалительный процесс и симптомы глазного раздражения, связанные с сухим глазом.

– Понятно, что глаза существуют не в вакууме, а в единой системе организма. Есть еще какие-то советы?

– Вряд ли кого-то удивлю, если напомню о связи лишнего веса и диабета, который может привести к потере зрения. Никогда не поздно взять себя в руки, и начать как-то контролировать еду и заниматься физической активностью. В австралийском университете, с одной стороны, и в британском, с другой, открыли, что значительная потеря веса 

 может обратить ущерб, нанесенный глазам диабетом, высоким кровяным давлением и ожирением. Другое исследование, результаты которого доложены на съезде Американской Офтальмологичесвкой Академии, говорят о том, что у людей физически активных риск глаукомы ниже на 73%, чем у любителей сидячего образа жизни.

– А очки от солнца нужно носить или лучше, если глаза питаются солнечным светом?

– От прямого «питания глаз солнечным светом” можно получить очень серьезные проблемы. Помимо того, что солнцезащитные очки – это стиль, нужно помнить об их более важной функции – защите от ультрафиолетовых лучей. Опросы 2016 г. показали, что об этом знают 75% американцев, но носят солнцезащитные очки только 30%. Никогда не ставьте стиль выше безопасности. Солнцезащитные очки должны по определению защищать от 99-100% ультрафиолетовых лучей. А если вы хотите, чтобы защита сочеталась со стилем, то это может предложить наша оптика Belle Optique, в которой собраны коллекции лучших очков в мире. Отправились ли вы на пляж или на «хайкинг», или просто вышли прогуляться в яркий солнечный день, всегда носите правильные очки.

– Ну и последнее по теме: как сохранить зрение нам, заложникам компьютера?

– Если вы сутками сидите у монитора, то не забывайте моргать, это предотвратит усталость глаз к концу дня. Ну и  правило 

: каждые 20 минут отрывайте взгляд от экарана и смотрите на объект в 20 шагах от вас секунд 20. Это снизит напряжение глаз. Доказано, что люди, которые тратят больше времени «снаружи» и меньше – у мониторов и телефонов, значительно меньше подвержены потерям зрения.

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EYES AND LIFESTYLE - Benjamin Eye Institute

ГЛАЗА И ОБРАЗ ЖИЗНИ  

The best way to avoid the disease is its prevention and regularly check in. The foundation and crucial factors for the health of your eyes is well balanced nutrition, physical activity,  weight loss. Also, keep in mind the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take your eyes off the screen and look at an object 20 feet away from you for 20 seconds. 


Самый лучший способ лечения заболевания – это его профилактика. Основой всего является регулярный осмотр, сбалансированное питание, физическая активность, снижение веса. Кроме того, всегда помнить о правиле 20-20-20: каждые 20 минут отрывайте взгляд от экарана и смотрите на объект в 20 шагах от вас секунд 20.


EYES AND LIFESTYLE

Staff was very personable and accommodated my needs.  Dr Benjamin was very professional and great bedside manner.  I would highly recommend the office to friend and family

An awesome experience as is the norm for our visits to Dr Benjamin. We have trusted him and his office with our multiple surgeries and care for many years, and plan to continue forward. Thank you Dr Benjamin, and your staff.

Great front desk and tech staff. The doctor was super nice and I’m so pleased I found this eye institute! Everyone was great and happy to finally have taken care of an appointment I had been putting off for a while. Great check-in process also for first time patients.

⭐️ My review of LASIK after one year ⭐️I told Dr. Benjamin I would do this a while ago, but I kind of feel like it says a lot I have kept this on my checklist for a year. I feel like a year is a good amount of time to review a procedure like this and give my honest thoughts and recommendation.So, let me tell you about my journey to getting LASIK and how I ended up in the amazing care of Dr. Benjamin. After going to an optometrist for years and him advising against LASIK because of my genetically dry eyes, I finally got a second opinion from an ophthalmologist (Dr. Benjamin). I didn’t know the difference between an optometrist vs. opthalmologist, but once I learned it kind of made sense why my optometrist didn’t want me getting LASIK lol. Because he couldn’t sell me on contact lenses or glasses for the foreseeable future if I got my vision corrected :) I mean, who knows, but I am glad I got a second opinion.I figured being in Los Angeles with some of the best doctors in the world… if anyone is going to touch my big, blue eyeballs, might as well get it done while I’m here. I found this business due to the reviews and they seemed to really know what they were doing and how to talk to clients.Upon meeting Dr. Benjamin he told me that I wasn’t a candidate for LASIK with my dry eyes, but he could put me through treatments for dry eyes and reevaluate after; and that these treatments had a good success rate for most.So, I started doing two treatments every other week for about 2.5 months - IPL laser treatment and Lipiflow. Lipiflow, especially, was a weird painless experience but highly recommend anyone with dry eyes to ask about it regardless of LASIK. I could tell my eyes felt way less dry a couple days after each treatment. There are videos on YouTube that talk about this treatment… Who knew this stuff existed. I’m not gonna lie, it’s an investment to do all these treatments on top of LASIK, but my eyes rarely feel dry anymore so if you’re going to get it done - do it right.Finally, I was approved for LASIK. I ended up waiting until the end of year to make sure I saved up the funds to do it and had some time to heal. I also took advantage of an end of year deal they were offering. $1000 off was a pretty nice forcing function to get me to finally do it after prepping my eyes with the treatments. The procedure itself I couldn’t feel anything even though I was awake the entire time (medicated). Even the scary part when bubbles form on your eyes Dr. Benjamin let me know about in advance so when it happened I just went with the flow. I think the worst part was the recovery the few days after and coming home drugged up lol. I remember day 1 thinking omg what did I do to my eyes. My eyes just hurt and felt weird, but omg I could see 20/15 immediately. And then, day by day it gradually got better. It took a few weeks for my eyes to heal, but after 1 month you couldn’t even tell I had surgery. One eye was a bit more bloodshot than the other.I can see 20/15. It’s been life changing for the past year not having to worry about contacts or glasses. I just got married and was able to walk down the aisle with clear vision. I only wish I had the means to have done this earlier in life. If you’re considering it - do it! And definitely consider Dr. Benjamin to do it right.Lastly, to continue treating my dry eyes, Dr. Benjamin gave me an extra LipiFlow treatment, and also recommended I try punctal plugs (painless plugs inserted into your lids that help your tears last longer). He placed the plugs in my eyes under 5 mins. Wild.I heard from people during the LASIK process they have been nervous to get the procedure so I wrote this to help and because I think highly of this business for changing my life. And, some of the dry eye treatments I would’ve never known about had it not been for them. Again, I wish I would have had been able to do this years ago. It is so, so worth it!Thank you, Dr. Benjamin (and staff!)

Concerned about a reoccurring virus, I text Dr Benjamin’s office first thing in the morning seeking immediate advice and an appointment. In quick time I received both sage advice and a same day appointment. Dr B takes a personal interest in his patients well being and has diligent, competent and attentive staff to support the care and support needed. Can’t speak highly enough.

Been going to Dr B for nearly a decade after trying many other eye doctors in LA.  Beyond solving my chronic dry eye and being the most knowledgeable, he is an all-around great guy and spends time educating. The staff is wonderful as well.

The ophthalmologist that performed my surgery, Dr. Benjamin, was extremely skilled and knowledgeable. He took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure and answer all of my questions. I felt confident in his abilities and knew that I was in good hands.

Dr Benjamin and his team are extremely professional. I had Lasik surgery performed by him and his team and everything to date has gone exactly as described to me. Front office is very friendly and scheduling appointments is easy.

The office staff were kind and considerate. The technician that assisted me explained everything she was doing. The Doctor was very nice and explained everything. He was definitely knowledgeable about my condition.

Dr Benjamin has been the “go to” eye specialist for 3 generations of my family, starting with my father and now grown children. Simply put, he’s an exceptionally capable, trustworthy, and cutting edge doctor with a courteous and professional staff.Without any reservations, I recommend him to anyone seeking an exceptional eye doctor.

The surgeons at Benjamin Eye Institute are true experts in their field - they were able to explain the procedure in detail and answer all of my questions and concerns. The surgery itself was quick and painless, and the recovery was much faster than I had anticipated.

I just completed my first visit and can say that this office deserves every high ranking it gets. The staff are efficient, friendly but highly professional.  The office is modern and sparkling clean. The examination was smooth and thorough. The doctor saw me on time.  He listened closely to the background of my problem, and he clearly communicated his treatment plan and the rationale for it. I absolutely trust him and highly recommend him.

Dr. Benjamin is always personable and thoughtful and very much an expert.  He has been my eye doctor for many years.  Now that I am older I am very grateful that he is still my ophthalmologist. Everyone in the office is very helpful. I, of course, highly recommend Dr. Benjamin.

One of the things that sets the Benjamin Eye Institute apart from other ophthalmology practices is their team of experienced and highly trained surgeons. The surgeons at the Benjamin Eye Institute have performed thousands of cataract and LASIK surgeries, and have a wealth of experience in these procedures. They are committed to providing the best possible care for their patients and strive to achieve excellent outcomes.

No exaggeration, this was the best visit with any doctor I've ever had. The facility is very nice, the staff is exceptionally thorough, professional, and efficient and Dr Arthur had by far the best bed side manner I've ever encountered. I 100% recommend him and his team

My experience at Benjamin Eye Institute was exceptional.  I’m not sure if I’ve ever encountered such an efficient and professional staff in a doctor’s office.  The front desk was communicative and everyone up to the doctor was beyond detailed in their care.  I would recommend this place to anyone who has eye problems because they have the most advanced equipment and Dr. Benjamin is caring, thorough and knowledgeable.

Dr Benjamin and his staff are excellent! 3/5 members of my family are patients from senior to adult to teen. Great care and professionalism. Highly recommend!

Immediately after  cataract surgery, I can see my husband’s face accross the room for the first time in 40 years! No more glasses since childhood, both distance and close up. If you are thinking, should you spend the big bucks to see everything both near and far?  I can tell you it’s so worth it! Thank you Dr. Benjamin and all the wonderful people in your office! I appreciate your efficiency, attentiveness, professionalism and welcoming space! Please feel free to use me as a reference any time!

I can’t ever express my deep gratitude for Dr . Benjamin and his entire extraordinary team at the Benjamin Eye Institute.I was nervous as eyes are so sensitive,  but his incredibly kind receptionists and nurses make you feel at ease and diminish all fears right away . He offers impeccable medical knowledge and state of the art technology to heal . My son and I have both experienced his phenomenal treatment and have had all our eye issues resolved . I am so thankful and can’t recommend him and the Benjamin Eye Institute highly enough 🙏

Dr.Benjamin is the best of the best.Very personable, knowledgeable and kind.I had a stye and in a bad shape.He  took me right in.His staff polite , kind and very professional.Highly recommended.

My 18-year-old son has been under Dr. Benjamin's care, and we were truly impressed by the level of service we received at Benjamin Eye Institute. From the moment we stepped into the clinic, the staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating.Dr. Benjamin conducted a comprehensive eye exam for my son, and his expertise and professionalism were evident throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly, making sure my son understood his eye health and any potential concerns. His patience and attentiveness were truly appreciated.We highly recommend Dr. Benjamin to anyone seeking exceptional eye care. He and his team exceeded our expectations, and we are grateful for the outstanding service we received. Thank you, Dr. Benjamin!

Dr Benjamin and Alba were great. He is very professional, kind and with clear explanations. I had an eyelid quick surgery and I’m just missing the glasses prescription, I left the office and forgot to ask for it. But he and his team were amazing!

I was referred to Dr. Benjamin from both my eye doctor and a very close friend of mine who also had her LASIK performed there. My experience was exceptional. Every single person that you meet in the office is a joy to work with. Whether it was the constant and clear communication, or the fact that they were always listening to feedback and answering my questions and concerns, they went out of their way to make me feel comfortable trusting my vision to them. They were very kind and never once pressured me into anything (including when I had to push my surgery back after I broke my leg).I would recommend this place to anyone who has eye problems because they have the most advanced equipment and Dr. Benjamin is caring, thorough and knowledgeable.

Top notch service and staff! By far the best experience I’ve had at a doctors office in 20 years. I wish every office was as well trained, friendly, and professional as Benjamin Eye Institute. Seriously if you have eye problems you won’t find a better doctor.

More than everything I value professional people. Dr. Arthur Benjamin is one of them. He is taking care of me and my husband for pretty long time. All I can say we are very thankful to the doctor and people who work as a team to make us healthy and happy !

LASIK Eye Surgery- The short is go see Dr. Benjamin!I visited Dr. Benjamin Eye Institute after deciding I wanted to learn more about Lasik eye surgery and what the process would look like. I stare at computer screens for very long periods of time so I was nervous to make this life change but ready to ditch my glasses for good! The entire team from day 1 of my consultation made me feel very comfortable. The office is clean the staff are extremely welcoming, friendly and all took the time to answer any questions I had about the procedure - which was very quick and painless the day of. They also have awesome social content for educational purposes and just to make you laugh!I am about a month post procedure and it has been life changing and a freedom restored. Your eyes are important so make sure you consult with the best.Thank you Dr. Benjamin and team!!!

Dr. Benjamin is an exceptional doctor and eye surgeon. He is innovative, and anticipates a patient’s needs. Above all Dr. Benjamin is kind and caring. My results are outstanding. I can thank him for changing my life. Thank you.

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