If you enjoy snacking on pistachio nuts, you’ll be reassured to know that they are one of the healthiest snacks around. Choosing pistachios over other typical snacks such as potato chips or crackers can have significant benefits on your daily energy and long-term health.

Pistachio Nut Benefits

Pistachios contain higher amounts of vitamin K and potassium than any other nut, are effective at lowering blood sugar levels, and can help to reduce the risk of various cancers. The high fiber content in pistachios can help with lowering cholesterol and help with overall weight management, as eating them can make you think you are fuller than you actually are.

Read More

Ptosis is a condition characterized by a drooping of the eyelid. It can manifest at any age although it tends to be common in the elderly and in children. Ptosis occurs when the muscles that raise the eyelid cannot do so properly, and may occur in one eye or both eyes. Ptosis interferes with proper vision and may cause headaches when the sufferer tries to elevate the eyelids throughout the day. If you are struggling with ptosis, Ft. Worth ophthalmologist Dr. Marvelli can help. Call our offices at 817-346-7333 to schedule a consultation to begin your ptosis treatment plan.

Read More

If you have diabetes and are feeling hesitant about undergoing laser eye surgery, don’t worry, you are not alone. In fact, a common question that we receive at the Marvel Eye Center is “can diabetics get LASIK eye surgery?” Dr. Thomas Marvelli is considered an authority in diabetic eye care and has provided LASIK for diabetics in the Fort Worth area countless times. To learn more about achieving excellent sight without compromising your eye health, schedule a consultation with Dr. Marvelli by calling 817-346-7333.

Diabetes is known to cause a number of vision problems; in fact, some of these problems can lead to total blindness if not properly treated. Thankfully, there are a number of optical treatment options available to people who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, including, in some cases, LASIK surgery.

While the FDA has noted that diabetes, in many cases, disqualifies a person from receiving LASIK surgery, this is not always the case. In fact, a number of diabetics can benefit from this form of eye surgery without risk of complications.

In order for LASIK surgery to be successful, one will need to have stable blood sugar levels. All laser eye surgeons Fort Worth patients visit will ask for a letter from the patient’s general practitioner stating that his or her blood sugar levels are stable before performing eye surgery.

Read More