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Thanksgiving Dinner and Your Eye Health

turkeyn 2As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s a good time to discuss items that may be at the dinner table which have benefits for our eyes.

Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoessweet potato

Both pumpkin and sweet potatoes are great source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been shown to be beneficial at slowing the progression of macular degeneration. They are also packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium. So, make sure and put eat some of these on Thursday!

Green Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Collard Greens, Spinach and Asparagusgb casserole

These green vegetables are packed with lutein and zeaxanthin. A second helping of green bean casserole? Why not, it’s good for your eyes.

Now for some quick facts about Thanksgiving meals in America.

• 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed on Thanksgiving day
• The average person consumes 3000 calories
• Over 700 pounds of turkey are eaten on Thanksgiving day
• 40 million green bean casseroles are made

We at Summit Eye Center hope everyone enjoys and great Thanksgiving with family and friends. We all have so much to be thankful for. And remember when you reach for that second helping of pumpkin pie, it’s good for your eyes!

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Summit Eye Center is a leading provider of ophthalmology services in Lee’s Summit, MO and the surrounding Kansas City area. Serving the Lee’s Summit community since 2005, we treat cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, corneal and external diseases, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. We also provide LASIK surgery and cosmetic treatments.

Our blog posts are written by our team of highly skilled eye doctors:

Dr. Kevin R. Skelsey, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board-certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Skelsey attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed an internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Obtaining his ophthalmology residency training at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dr. Skelsey now provides a wide variety of ophthalmology services. Dr. Skelsey is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of several medical organizations and has served as a past president of the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Kelsey J. Kleinsasser, O.D. earned his Doctorate of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry. He completed externships at the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, IL, Omni Eye Specialists in Baltimore, MA, and Westside VA in Chicago, IL. Completing a residency in cornea and refractive surgery, Dr. Kleinsasser also provides a wide variety of eye care services. He is a member of several medical organizations and has served as a past president of the Heart of America Eye Care Congress and Optometric Society of Greater Kansas City.

Along with our team of dedicated support staff, Dr. Skelsey and Dr. Kleinsasser strive to provide the highest level of eye care treatment customized to the unique needs of each patient. Schedule an appointment today to meet Dr. Skelsey, Dr. Kleinsasser, and our team at Summit Eye Center.

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