Notes from Let’s Talk Low Vision – November 21, 2023

Speakers
Katie L Friedman, LDO – 5 Star Eye Care
Denise Russell – Speak to Me Catalogue
Debra Erikson – The Blind Kitchen

Katie L. Friedman, LDO **
5 Star Eye Care **
Office: 808-670-7576
Katie@5StarEyeCare.com
https://www.5stareyecare.com
Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/5-star-eyecare/id6469543306
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionera.

Spoke of the importance of getting together for the holidays, especially those who are hiding out because they feel like a burden to those in the family with good vision.

She bridged the concept of what does a sighted person gives a visually impaired friend or family member?

Rich in vitamins and minerals: Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta-carotene, which are essential for maintaining healthy eyes.

Top 10 foods highest in Lutein & Zeaxanthin—for your macula:
·       Dark Leafy Greens—spinach, kale, collards, and Swiss Chard
·       Green Peas
·       Summer Squash
·       Pumpkin
·       Brussels Sprouts
·       Broccoli
·       Asparagus
·       Romaine Lettuce
·       Carrots
·       Pistachios

** Vitamin C:
•         Oranges
•         Strawberries
•         Kiwi
•         Bell peppers (especially red & green)
•         Guava
•         Sweet potatoes
** •        Pumpkin
•         Apricots
•         Mangoes
•         Including these foods in your diet can contribute to good eye health as they provide essential vitamins and antioxidants.
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Vitamin A:
•         Carrots
•         Sweet potatoes
•         Spinach
•         Kale
•         Butternut squash
·       Beta-Carotene (converts to vitamin A in the body):

Below are some great resources, both people in our CCLVI community, with some great ideas this holiday season.

Denise Russell **
Speak To Me Catalogue.
https://www.speaktomecatalog.com/
800-248-9965

Over 400 Product and gift ideas:
·       Talking Label Wond
·       Pocket Talking Bibles
·       Talking digital recorder
·       Game Bopit! button (lots of talk about this item!)
·       Singing & walking dolls
·       Deviled Egg Make
·       Hero Hot Dog Steamer that barks when the hot dogs are cooked
·       Musical Christmas Ornaments and stocking stuffers

Debra Erikson
** The Blind Kitchen
https://theblindkitchen.com/
https://youtu.be/d06eo6lvQfg

Tools from The Blind Kitchen:

·       Pie Maker Collection
·       Kitchen Basics Collection
·       Cutting and Chopping Collection
·       Stovetop Collection
·       Oven Collection
·       Heat Glove
·       Boil Alert Dick – from Stovetop Collection, only $4.99
·       Auto Measure Spout

Resources for this Episode

Let’s Talk Low Vision

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