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Integrative Practitioner
According to Neda Gioia OD, CNS, FOWNS, CFMP, eye health and overall health are interrelated; something as simple as dry eye disorder can indicate a deeper issue. “The problem right now is that in our healthcare system, we miss the mark on trying to find the root causes of these issues,” said Dr. Gioia. “What's happening to the eye is often a symptom of a more widespread problem, and we can use the eye to start investigating that.”
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Beautytap
From mascara cocktailing to proper application and the downside of waterproof formulations, get the latest expert tips as well as 10 worthy recommendations to improve your lash game and eye health.
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The Momologist™
Dr. Gioia explains that nutrition is a vital component of eye health due to the antioxidants we need to get from our foods. She explains the importance of carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, for ocular health and identifies which foods contain these antioxidants. When children don’t eat well, nutritional deficiencies can cause ocular damage as their bodies develop. Dr. Gioia also addresses key questions around screen time, the impacts of blue light, eye protection for sports, and more.
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Women in Optometry
In this episode, Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FOWNS, CFMP, of Shrewsbury, New Jersey, and the new president of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, talks with Rebecca Treen, an OD candidate with the class of 2026 at SUNY College of Optometry, on how wellness and nutrition resonate with today's students, patients and a growing number of health care providers.
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Kids Cook Real Food
When it comes to functional medicine or whole body health, we often realize that everything is connected – BUT when is the last time your eye doctor asked you about nutrition?
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mbghealth
The first flowers blooming in spring, your favorite color, your partner smiling when they look at you—so many of life’s great joys are based on these simple moments of sight.
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Women in Optometry
Thanksgiving dinner may stand out as the most carotenoid-happy meal of the year. Green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and a kale salad to try to offset the inevitable turkey-coma fill the table with color.
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Dr. Ruscio Radio
The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lutein, Eye Yoga, the 20/20/20 Protocol, and Other Remedies in Preventing and Alleviating Eye Conditions With Dr. Neda Gioia
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Integrative Practitioner
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States – but according to Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FOWNS, the founder of Integrative Vision in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, integrative treatment plans can prevent the disorder from progressing to that point.
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Women in Optometry
Every year, six optometrists of varying backgrounds with different perspectives join the Women In Optometry advisory board to serve a two-year term. These ODs provide guidance and offer suggestions to the editorial team, and they’re integral to selecting that year’s Theia Awards of Excellence winners.
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Wellness Essentials for Clinical Practice
Our current medical model is in a rut. It is not suited to taclke chronic disease but rather designed for "sick care," where we try to mitigate or delay damage from acute or long-term illness. Why can't we instead take a more proactive role by focusing on reversing damage and promoting health?
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Open Your Eyes Podcast
Dr. Neda Gioia, OD CNS® FOWNS is the founder of Integrative Vision. She discovered the importance of whole-body health and the power of the body to heal itself with proper nutrition and lifestyle. While she was always passionate about delivering exceptional eye care as an optometrist, she realized that there was a better way. She believes this whole-body approach is the best way to protect and preserve your eye health.
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