Free kale to optician's patients during National Eye Health Week

Sept. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- Next week is National Eye Health Week 16 – 22 September 2013.  As part of the week Suzanne Dennis Optometrist is giving away a free bag of kale, fact sheet and recipes to everyone who has an eye test during the week.

A sight test can detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough. Other health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be detected.

As part of a balanced diet, kale is said to have particular benefits in helping to prevent age related macular degeneration, the degeneration of the eye in old age. It is very high in beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, lutein and zeaxanthin and reasonably rich in calcium.

National Eye Health Week, now in its fourth year, aims to raise awareness of the importance of eye health and the need for everyone to have sight checks every two years to look after their eyes.

To book your appointment and pick up your free bag of kale, either visit www.suzannedennisoptometrist.co.uk or call one of the practices in Eccleston, Parbold, Standish or Coppull.