Eye Care Professionals Committed to Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Great article furthering patient understanding of the capabilities eye physicians have in early detection and disease prevention.

Statistics that support the Medical Model of Optometry. http://www.nytimes.com//too-few-doctors-in-many-us-communi

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Diet, exercise and nutrition can help prevent the progression of atherosclerosis. http://www.shape.com//20-artery-cleansing-foods-you-should

Thanks Dr. Vargo, we hope your readers will be emboldened to implement carotid artery ultrasound screenings to prevent retinal vascular disease, heart attacks and strokes. http://newmediaod.wordpress.com//new-technology-to-drive/

Driven by market forces and the realization that eye care physicians will face major challenges as the population ages...innovative practitioners focus on prevention rather than treatment. http://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/articleviewer.aspx

At the current rate, by 2025 the U.S. will be short 40,000 PCPs, according to Dr. Glen Stream, American Academy Family Physicians president. Only when we hurt enough will we improve health and lower costs. Have we arrived at that point?

"Because no other health care providers are exclusively focused on early detection and prevention, I believe this is a huge opportunity for our profession of optometry. Because of our patient flow, we can detect disease earlier and be the catalyst for getting patients the treatment or education they need to avoid what could be a costly and debilitating heart attack or stroke." - Dr. Kathleen Andersen

"...when you look down at your plate and you see half a hoof on one side and an antler on the other, it makes you wake up.

Multiple studies are linking cardiovascular blood flow and its role in ocular perfusion pressure with glaucoma. Recently the AOA shared this article from HealthDay.

ODs can play a vital role in the preventing heart attacks and strokes, the No. 1 and No. 3 cause of deaths in the US. Learn more at www.HeartSmartEyeCare.com