If you’ve dismissed the old wives’ tale that carrots actually improve your eyesight, you may want to rethink their sound advice.  Unfortunately, however, in today’s world, the carrots may not have as much nutritional value as they did in your grandmother’s day.  The Nutrition Security Institute states  “ Food grown in nutrient deficient soil lacks the nutrients needed to keep people healthy. Studies reveal that the nutritional values in food have declined significantly over the past 70 years. The declines in the nutritional values in food have been attributed to mineral depletion of the soil, loss of soil microorganisms along with changes in plant varieties.

Without adequate nutrition from food, we become susceptible to disease.  Simply stated … a lack of nutrients leads to malnutrition … malnutrition leads to disease.”   According to recent research, nutraceuticals – otherwise known as pharmacy grade vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants – can be used not only to correct deficiencies found in the modern diet, but also to improve the quality of your eyesight and general  health .

For example, numerous studies have shown that a deficiency of vitamin A within your diet can lead to a host of eyesight problems, including heightened sensitivity to light, dry eyelids, tired eyes, increased susceptibility to eye infection, and much more.  Prolonged deficiencies of vitamin A have even been directly linked to eye diseases and blindness.

Nutraceuticals are also important in protecting the eyes against the chronic damage our eyes endure in the outside world.  Think about it: with today’s lifestyle, our eyes are continually exposed to heavy amounts of pollution and free radical damage.  Add the usual amount of wear and tear on top of it, and it’s easy to see why the medical community is ready to make nutraceuticals part of the average person’s diet.

As you can see, we’re not only what we eat – our eyesight health depends on it.

At Envision Eye & Laser Center in Bowie, MD (also serving the greater Washington, DC area), we understand how important it is not just to maintain your eye health from the outside, but from the inside as well.  That’s why our expert technicians offer nutraceuticals from AmeriSciences, an advanced molecular nutrition researcher that is partnered with NASA scientists.  AmeriSciences products were developed to provide astronauts with vital nutrition; additionally, these products have a bioavailability rate of 95% (or the amount we can restore); the industry average is only 50%.

The AmeriSciences products offered at Envision Eye & Laser Center include OS2, which is the omega-3 product approved by NASA.

When you make an appointment with Envision Eye & Laser Center, we’ll work with you to determine your current eye weaknesses, and how nutraceuticals – including AmeriSciences products – can help to correct those deficiencies.  Many of our patients are often surprised at how their diets are contributing to their eyesight problems – and we believe that by emphasizing the importance of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants, we can help more patients enjoy better eyesight without always resorting to surgical procedures.

Dr. Bovelle believes that you deserve no less than what our astronauts take.  They can choose the best in the world and they choose Amerisciences.

Contact the Envision Eye & Laser Center in Bowie, MD and Washington, DC today to discover how Amerisciences can change your eyes – and your life – for the better. Simply fill out the form in the top left corner or call us at 301-805-4664.

Are you or a loved one worried about not seeing well when driving, especially at night?  Are you having trouble reading and changing your glasses just doesn’t seem to help? Cataracts can be a source of frustration for sufferers, and rob them of their independence.

However, at Envision Eye & Laser Center in Bowie, MD (also serving the greater Washington, DC area), you don’t have to put up with vision disabling cataracts.  You can again enjoy golfing, tennis, driving and needlepoint.   Now is the time to restore your quality of life by having advanced cataract surgery combined with new technology lens implants! You can reduce your dependence on glasses by choosing to have either multifocal or toric intra-ocular lens implants.

Multifocal Lenses:  Often regarded as one of the triumphs of advanced cataract technologies, multifocal lenses (otherwise known as multifocal IOL) are perfect for those patients who suffer from degenerative eyesight as a result of the aging process.  Thanks to its unique composition, multifocal lenses allow you to look at objects and see them all clearly, whether they’re far away, up close or in your intermediate vision.

The results are akin to having your eyesight be transformed from a blurry painting into a crystal-clear digital photograph.

Toric Lenses:  Astigmatism affects   approximately 20 percent of patients who need cataract surgery.  The cornea or the lens in patients with astigmatism irregularly shaped similar to a football rather than the ideal round shape like a baseball.  Until recently, even after cataract surgery, people with astigmatism still needed glasses.  If you have cataracts   and astigmatism, you can now enjoy a life with less dependence on glasses.  Toric intra-ocular lenses have made it possible for people with cataracts and astigmatism to enjoy blurry-free vision.

Patients with cataracts now have a once in a lifetime opportunity to remove the cataracts and replace the cloudy lens with a clear lens that also can allow them to see better at all distances or reduce astigmatism.  If you’re interested in this option, you’ll need to meet with Dr. Bovelle for several consultations regarding your cataracts.

Make an appointment with Dr Bovelle now, so that she can   assess your eyesight and cataracts and determine which choice is best for you.

Don’t let cataracts or any other degenerative eyesight problem affect your quality of life. Contact Dr. Bovelle at Envision Eye & Laser Center in Bowie, MD, which also serves the greater Washington, DC area. Simply fill out the form in the top left corner, or give us a call at 301-805-4664.

Harley Medical, based in the UK, recently published an article about the widely popular AmeriSciences nutritional supplements. AmeriSciences are premium nutraceuticals that can boost energy levels, improve your immune system and provide vitamins & antioxidents to your body.

You can learn more about and purchase AmeriSciences nutraceuticals from Envision Eye & Laser right here.

Click here to see the original article and the 10 reasons why you should be using Amerisciences products.

Amerisciences have developed the first-ever “super-league” multivitamin with the help of NASA, and this new product is now available off the shelf in the US. The Royal Society of Medicine views Amerisciences AS10 as “the next generation of breakthrough technology in nutritional supplementation.” You can read the complete press release here.

To learn more about Amerisciences and other supplements offered by Envision Eye & Laser Center check out our OS2 supplements here or our Amerisciences products here. You can always contact us or give us a call at 301-805-4664.

Let’s face it: you’ve always thought about having LASIK eye surgery, but you’ve never got around to actually pursuing it.  Perhaps you think getting 20/20 vision through a simple laser procedure will have too much of an impact on your budget.  Perhaps you’re worried that you’ll have to visit a costly Washington, D.C. eye clinic for a high-quality LASIK experience.  Or perhaps you’re simply used to the endless status quo of eyeglasses, contact lenses and blurry vision.

Well, it’s time to put that status quo to rest – because at Envision Eye & Laser Center P.A. (located near Bowie, MD and Washington, D.C.), Dr. Bovelle is providing clients with a revolutionary approach to affordable yet highly reputable LASIK eye surgery.

So what exactly is LASIK eye surgery – and what will you experience as soon as you walk through the doors of Envision Eye & Laser Center?

Chances are you’ve heard of LASIK eye surgery, and how this simple procedure has revolutionized the way people address their lifelong vision problems.  Envision Eye & Laser Center takes the LASIK procedure up a notch by utilizing a two-step process, which promises better results than traditional surgery:

• The Envision Eye & Laser Center technicians use the Intralase® laser, which creates a precise flap for the procedure.

•  Once the Intralase® laser has been used, your technician will then proceed with a Wave Front CustomVue laser, which allows for more precise vision correction than with glasses or contact lenses.  In fact, this advanced technology allows technicians to accurately identify vision problems with up to 25 times more precision than traditional vision-correction methods.

By utilizing only the most advanced vision correction lasers in the industry, Dr. Bovelle and the technicians at Envision Eye & Laser Center have made it possible for more candidates to qualify for laser surgery.  Additionally, as these technologies are far more precise than traditional eye surgery lasers, this means it’s far more likely that you’ll have a successful surgery.

It’s just the kind of superior eye laser surgery experience you’ll come to expect from Envision Eye & Laser Center!

Dr. Bovelle and the Envision team understand that their clients are looking for more than the best technology in the eye laser industry – they’re looking for a convenient customer experience that makes them feel valued.  Given the Envision Eye & Laser Center’s approach to customer services – and it’s incredibly convenient location to Washington, D.C. – it’s no wonder more people are turning to Dr. Bovelle for all their laser eye surgery needs.

If you’re ready to discover what crystal-clear vision really looks like, then visit Dr. Bovelle at the Envision Eye & Laser Center near Bowie, MD and Washington, D.C. today! Simply fill out the form in the top left corner, or call us at 301-805-4664.

We’ve all heard the popular saying: you’re as young as you feel. But no matter how many youthful thoughts you have in your mind, there’s no denying that sporting heavy, tired and downright saggy eyelids can add unwanted years to your appearance.

Heavy and saggy eyelids aren’t just a cosmetic concern; in fact, they can be a major hindrance to your vision. Heavy eyelids can block the overhead visual field, thus resulting in decreased vision that can prove to be a major hassle if left uncorrected – not to mention downright dangerous.

Whether you want to banish unwanted years from your face or you’d simply like to enjoy 100% unrestricted vision, let the highly trained and professional experts at Envision Eye & Laser Center (conveniently located near Bowie, MD and Washington, D.C) help you do something about it!

The Envision eyelid lift procedure (also known by its technical term, “blepharoplasty”) is a surprisingly simple procedure that can be done from the comfort of our outpatient center. After a consultation with Dr. Bovelle at the Envision Eye & Laser Center, you’ll be taken to the outpatient center, where a highly trained and experienced technician will begin the eyelid lift procedure. You’ll be given a gentle sedative and local anesthesia, which allows for a quicker recovery time. The entire process takes about an hour, and recovery time is quick, meaning you won’t have to take weeks off from work just to recover from the procedure.

During the first few days of your total recovery time (which usually lasts for about one month), you’ll need to apply a cold compress to your eyes to reduce swelling and bruising. You’ll need to apply a special antibiotic ointment to the treated areas in order to avoid infections (this is provided by the Envision Eye & Laser Center). A week into your recovery, you’ll come in for a quick follow-up, where Dr. Bovelle or one of the technicians will remove your stitches. All in all, your appearance will be back to normal within a month – expect, however, you’ll look years younger and be able to make total use of your new unobstructed vision.

At the Envision Eye & Laser Center near Bowie, MD and Washington, D.C. we do more to give you the kind of vision and appearance you deserve. Visit us for a consultation today to see why more people are entrusting Envision Eye & Laser Center with all their eye care needs. Simply fill out the form in the top left corner, or give us a call at 301-805-4664.