Celebrating American Heart Month

Celebrating American Heart Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths is caused by heart disease. To help prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Memphis Family Vision & SEE Main Street are proudly participating in American Heart Month. 

This project is especially meaningful to our office this year.  In December of 2013 right before Christmas, Dr. Leonard Hampton discovered that he had serious heart disease and immediately had quadruple by-pass surgery.  After just 3 1/2 weeks of recuperation, Dr. Hampton made a joyful return to his practice, has slowly been gaining his strength through rehabilitation, and looks forward to seeing more patients as he builds up to his full schedule.  

The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Dr. Hampton advises, "Be aware of what's going on in your body and if you're having a problem to get it checked out.  It is very important to lead a heart healthy lifestyle, with lots of exercise, fruits and vegetables!"

You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. To lower your risk:

• Watch your weight.
• Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
• Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.
• If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
• Get active and eat healthy.

For more information, visit 

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Memphis/Tennessee/Home_UCM_GSA040_AffiliatePage.jsp

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Dr. Eisenstatt Board Certified by American Board of Optometry

One of 1700 ODs to Achieve ABO Board Certification

ST. LOUIS, Mo., November 7, 2013― Dr. Gerald Eisenstatt has joined a growing community
of optometrists in the nation by becoming board certified by the American Board of Optometry
(ABO). Dr. Eisenstatt passed the ABO’s Board Certification Examination administered in July
2013.

To attain this honor, Dr. Eisenstatt completed a series of rigorous post-graduate activities.
He then passed a challenging computer based examination on issues spanning the scope of
practice of optometry. This achievement earned Dr. Eisenstatt the title of Diplomate, American
Board of Optometry.

Dr. Eisenstatt has enrolled in the ABO’s Maintenance of Certification program. The ten-year
maintenance of certification process is designed to allow the doctor of optometry to demonstrate
that he is dedicated to keeping current in the field of optometry and delivering quality patient
care.

“We extend congratulations to the group of optometrists who have taken this important step in
demonstrating their commitment to lifelong learning,” said Paul C. Ajamian, O.D., ABO chairman
of the board.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Eisenstatt, call Memphis Family

Vision at 901-767-7080 or SEE Main Street at 901-495-9900.

About the American Board Optometry (ABO)  The American Board of Optometry was founded in 2009 by the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, American Optometric Student Association and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry. For more information, please visit www.americanboardofoptometry.org.