Bausch & Lomb has released its free 2009 guide to eye health: Eye Spy. The lead article in this issue is on preventing Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which has been in the headlines recently due to the development of a new laser treatment for sufferers. Until that becomes commercially available in three to five years'' time the best way to prevent against this condition is through nutrition.



Eye Spy contains the following articles on maintaining healthy, beautiful eyes through diet, exercise and supplements.

Key facts on eye nutrition and the common eye conditions to watch out for including Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Most of us value our eyesight above all other senses (95%) yet as 80% of blindness is avoidable – treatable or preventable – there is more we can be doing everyday to preserve our eyes for the future.

Actress and journalist Julie Peasgood (www.juliepeasgood.com) discusses life with her mum, who in her younger days was a tightrope walker and juggler in the circus, and the affect that her mum’s Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – the leading cause of vision loss in the UK and throughout the developed world, had on her life: “As with all health issues, prevention is better than cure,” says Julie.

61 year-old John Acres talks about his diagnosis of AMD, the treatment he received and how he is preventing further degeneration with supplements.

You’ve heard of eating carrots for healthy eyes, but did you know that eating greens could be even better?  Fish and vegetarian recipes by celebrity chef Aldo Zilli and trend-setting Indian food specialist Anjum Anand, provide deliciously simple options for incorporating essential eye boosting nutrients into your diet.

Studies show that exercise is great for eye health. Trainer to the stars, Matt Roberts, reveals his secret steps for getting you on the right track.

Thin or thick, oval or angular? The nation’s style guru, Gok Wan, shares his top tips on choosing the perfect pair of specs whether your face is heart shaped, oval, square or long.

Brow stylist for the likes of Elle McPherson and Natalie Imbruglia, Shavata Singh, introduces the latest advice and techniques for achieving beautifully shaped brows



For a free copy of ‘Eye Spy’ or more information about Bausch & Lomb and its range of products for good eye health, contact 01748 828781, email eyespy@bausch.com or visit www.bausch.co.uk