Dr Michael Lange
Lange Eye Care in Florida was started by Dr. Michael Lange an Optometrist and Board Certified Nutrition Specialist March 15 1993. Lange Eye Care opened to 14 locations by 2014. The Lange Eye Institute is one of the largest eyecare centers of its type in the state of Florida. Lange Eye Care has close to 20 doctors on staff and can handle anything from minor eye irritation to advanced eye surgery. Lange Eye Care Florida has one of the largest supplies of contact lenses in the state and this allows for 99% of all patients that are fit in contacts to leave with their contacts on that day. Dr Michael Lange started his first office in ocala Florida on 3/15/1993 and then second office in Gainesville Florida in 94. Lange Eye Care had opened to 13 locations by June 2013 and plans on expanding into other markets. Dr. Lange has developed a nationally recognized eye care center that is involved in cutting edge research . The Lange Eye Institute is involved in multiple nutrition, optical and contact lens studies at any given time. Lange Eye Cares philosophy is to "go that extra mile" and treat everyone as if they were family. As of March 2016 Dr. Michael Lange sees patients 5 days a week at The Lange Eye Institute in the Villages Florida. Dr. Lange has an elite group of hand picked eye doctors both optometrists and ophthalmologists to take care of the vast array of patients in the Florida area. The Lange Eye Institute also has the latest in technology to aid the doctors in early and correct diagnosis of eye disease and helps the doctors in their ongoing treatment of any eye disorder. The doctors and staff are continuously updating their knowledge and skills thru ongoing continuing education that is provided by Lange Eye Institute. Dr. Michael Lange is a pioneer in the area of nutrition and eye care and has developed unique vitamin formulations that are being used world wider by doctors to help combat against free radical damage and disease in the eyes and body. www.fortifeye.com, Dr. Michael Lange was one of the first Optometrists in the country to become a Certified Nutrition Specialist. Dr. Lange and his staff of doctors uses their knowledge in nutrition to enhance the eye exam experience at the Lange Eye Institute. Dr. Lange states " you would be amazed at what some simple dietary and lifestyle changes can make in a patients visual future. Patients come from all over the country for this unique eye approach. In April of 2016 Dr Lange sold all of his office except The Lange Eye Institute. Dr Lange now spends the majority of his time seeing patients at his flagship , The Lange Eye Institute in The Villages Florida. This center is close to 30,000 sq ft and houses the very latest in eye technology. Dr Michael Lange started a new company Blue Light Defense in 2015 to research and develop lenses that filter the damaging blue -violet frequencies of light. In 2017 Dr Lange purchased Paleo Simplified to help improve the diets of all Americans. 2019 Dr Lange opened the Fortifeye Nutrition Center in Clearwater. Dr Lange is also the host of the longest running live medical talk show in the country called "ask the dr" . He has been hosting "ask the dr" non stop since April of 1993. This show can be heard on the ask the dr radio network coast to coast and live video streaming all over the globe.
Homepage: https://www.drmichaellange.com
Michael Lange OD on omega 3 and prostate cancer risk.
Posted in Uncategorized on July 21, 2013
Michael Lange OD is the founder of Lange Eye Care and Associates and Fortifeye Vitamins. Michael Lange OD has been involved in omega 3 research for many years and has 1000s of patients that have been on omega 3 for many years. Dr. Lange says the recent study called the SELECT study , a study that was designed to look at selenium and vitamin e in prostate cancer has been re evaluated and the conclusions are not based on anything legitimate. The media has recently condemmed the use of omega 3 fish oil because this study seems to suggest that omega 3 causes prostate cancer. Dr. Michael Lange states this is ridiculous and reckless! The study doesnt even know if the study participants were taking omega 3 or eating fish! in this study the prostate cancer patients had a .2% higher omega 3 than the control group and they concluded this is a risk for prostate cancer?? There is no cause and effect here at all! These prostate cancer patients had higher omega 3 than the control group because they have been told by their oncologist, urologist, cardiologist, gp and optometrist to take fish oil! This is simple, no correlation at all. Good studies prove that people that consume more omega 3 are less likely to have prostate cancer ! If this ridiculous theory was correct then the groups of people that consume a lot of fish would have super high levels of prostate cancer, but this is just the opposite they have less prostate cancer. So , bottom line is DONT STOP TAKING YOUR FISH OIL per Dr. Michael Lange! Omega 3 has numerous postive health benefits. Learn more about a super purified triglyceride form of omega 3 called Fortifeye Super Omega at http://www.fortifeye.com
Please discuss this with your physician before stopping your omega 3!!
Michael Lange OD, CNS
7/21/2013
Step by Step Dry Eye Nutrition by Michael Lange Optometrist and nutrition specialist with Lange Eye Care.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 18, 2013
Here is a step by step protocol developed by Dr. Michael Lange that will help the majority of dry eye patients if followed.
1. Follow an Organic , Paleo Gluten free diet. This is an anti inflammatory diet that will help dry eye conditions.
2. Take Fortifeye Super Omega 2 times a day if under 240 lbs and 3-4 times a day if over 240 lbs.
3. Drink half your body weight in ounces of spring water or good well water. Do not drink reverse osmosis or distilled water due to high acidity and low mineral content. Drink 2 glasses of coconut water a day.
4. Take one Fortifeye Focus gel cap.
5. Take Fortifeye Complete Once Daily if weight is 160 or less, Take Fortifeye Complete Plus if weight is between 160-240, Take Fortifeye Complete macular Defense if weight is over 240 lbs.
6. Use Cinnamon and curcumin/ turmeric as spices on foods.
7. Hot compresses 3 times a day for 10 minutes while massaging the lids. My favorite is the bruder mask two to three times a day instead of hot compresses. Bruder mask is $25 and last 10 years.
8. Use Oasis tears plus or blink preservative free in alternation with Retaine lubricating eye drops four to eight times a day depending on severity.
9. Remember to blink plenty of times a day especially while working on the computer. Dry eye symptoms worsen when blink reflex is lessened.
10. Turn off ceiling fan while sleeping at night or wear a sleep mask. Wear good wrap sunglasses while in the wind and sun like oakley, costa del mar, wiley x or mau jim.
11. one last nutrient that can be added to the extreme dry eye cases is GLA from black currant seed oil at 140-160 mg a day.
12. Proper lid hygiene is crucial for dry eye treatment. Scrub eye lashes well with a lid scrub foam (occusoft) 1-2 times a day , am and pm. If u have really inflamed crusty lid margins then I recommend using Clearidex lid scrub pads.
Michael Lange Optometrist and nutrition specialist says to follow the advise of your optometrist or ophthalmologist when it comes to dry eye treatment. The information in the article is to be used as educational info and never replaces a comprehensive eye exam and dry eye workup. There are prescription medications and procedures that can be done to help alleviate dry eye as well. Dr. Michael Lange has been using proper nutrition and natural approaches to help his patients since 1992 with considerable success. Go to Dr. Langes pinterest site on dry eye to learn more.
Anything discussed in article can be purchased at http://www.fortifeye.com or discuss with your eye care provider.
http://pinterest.com/drmichaellange/dry-eye-nutrition/
Michael Lange Optometrist states Blutech lens is important for everyone
Posted in Uncategorized on March 9, 2013
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Dr. Michael Lange optometrist and certified nutrition specialist says “see better today with lens of tomorrow”, Blutech lenses!
The new Blutech lens is a must for everyone at any age. It is extremely important to filter the harmful blue light that is emitted out doors from the sun and indoors from many forms of lighting, computers, I pads, cell phones etc… New science suggests that the blue light may be partially responsible for degeneration of the macula. This blue filtering lens is great for young and old. Perfect for the person that spends a lot of time on the computer. This will block much of the glare, increase contrast and protect the eye from the potential harmful blue light . Filtering the blue light at night while on the computer will also allow the pineal gland to do its job at secreting the necessary chemicals like serotonin and melatonin allowing you to get sleepy. Many that are on a computer for long hours at night have difficulty sleeping. the blue light tricks the brain in to thinking you are out doors in the sunlight and not to get tired. Many optometrists and ophthalmologists are recommending wearing blue filtering lenses after having cataract surgery to help prevent the macular degenerative changes that can occur secondarily to the blue light exposure to the retina after the human lens (cataract) has been removed. When the cataract is removed , the natural blue filtering properties of the human lens are also removed. This may predispose the patient to develop macular damage from this blue light exposure. I also think it is a good idea for very young children to wear the blue tech lens as well. Much of the damage to our eyes may be do to uv and blue light exposure as a child. Bottom line is everyone can benefit from these Blue tech lenses at any age. There are many blue blocking lenses on the market that alter colors and are darkly pigmented with either orange, yellow or amber/brown. Those are good at blocking and filtering the blue light. The blutech lens is however the first virtually clear lens that filters the blue light, so this lens is great for your every day pair of glasses and great for your computer and night-time lenses. Dr. Michael Lange recommends patients that are predisposed to macular degeneration should all wear the blu tech lens and also take Fortifeye complete plus or Fortifeye Complete macular Defense . Fortifeye Vitamins have over fifty nutrients in it formula that has been revised ten times in the last seven years based on ongoing clinical research. This combination of nutrients is being used by 1000s of patients and doctors all over the world. Dr. Lange recommends if you are on a computer more than two hours a day to use the blu tech lens combined with fortifeye focus once a day. Fortifeye Focus supplement is a combination of lutein, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin that has proven to improve focusing ability and reduce eye strain while working on computer. Come to any Lange Eye Care location throughout Florida to get a pair of the Blue Tech lenses. Blutech is the future of prevention here today.
Dr. Michael Lange
Michael Lange Optometrist discusses diet with patients.
Posted in Uncategorized on February 12, 2013
Michael Lange Optometrist and organic chef.
Michael Lange Optometrist and founder of Lange Eye Care and Associates states “food is medicine”. He discusses dietary changes, life style adjustments and proper supplements with his patients at any age. His eye wellness centers have become quite popular because of this different approach. I have seen some amazing benefits in my patients once these dietary changes have been started. I have tried just about every diet combination available and have finally decided what works best. Michael Lange Optometrist and Certified Nutrition Specialist recommends an all organic, gluten-free paleo diet for his patients no matter what the age. When you remove the toxic traditional pro inflammatory omega six diet and replace it with an all organic, gluten-free paleo diet the body and visual system react in an extremely positive way. Patients begin to have more energy, lose weight, sleep better, blood chemistries improve and vision and ocular health also start to improve. Dr. Lange motivates his patients to follow these guide lines and start to experience an improved quality of life. Dr Lange is involved in ongoing nutritional research and travels the world in the quest for more knowledge in the natural health world. Michael Lange an Optometrist is one of five eye doctors that have become a certified Nutrition Specialist through the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Michael Lange has hosted a syndicated talk show called “Ask the Dr” almost daily since 1993. This talk show can be heard on multiple FM and Am stations throughout the south and on I heart radio or over the internet. The show is a live call in show that discusses the latest in nutrition for total body and good eye health. He does practice what he preaches and loves to prepare food for his family that is a modified version of the Paleo diet. You can learn more about Dr. Lange and his nine Lange Eye Care locations at www.langeeyecare.com and www.drmichaellange.com you can learn about the vitamin line he has researched and developed at www.fortifeye.com . This is one link that has many of Dr. Langes nutritonal sites all under one site http://pinterest.com/drmichaellange/
Dehydration and Dry Eyes.
Posted in Uncategorized on January 2, 2013
Dry Eye Nutrition discussed by Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist
Posted in Uncategorized on December 30, 2012
Ocala Eye Care with a Nutritional Twist.
Posted in Uncategorized on December 6, 2012
Dr. Michael Lange optometrist and certified nutrition specialist with Lange Eye Care brings nutrition to Ocala eye care.
Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist and certified nutrition specialist
Lange Eye Care has grown so rapidly over the last few years because of the nutritional approach we take with our patients. Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist with Lange Eye Care in Ocala Florida states patients are tired of being un healthy and they are looking for health care providers that will help them become healthier without medications or surgery. Dr. Lange states promoting total body wellness through life style and dietary changes, proper vitamin therapy, exercise, hydration, quality rest and a positive mind-set not only helps the general well-being but also has a positive impact on ocular health. The Ocala eye care arena was the first area Dr. Lange started his eye wellness philosophy and now it has grown to all nine Lange Eye Care locations in six counties. Dr. Lange states nutritional eye care is an area that is growing with optometrists and ophthalmologists. Dr. Lange is the founder of the Fortifeye Vitamin Company and is involved in endless research utilizing the latest in proper nutrition to help his patients. Patients come from all over the country to see the doctors at Lange Eye Care for their expertise in nutritional eye care. Dr. Lange sees patients improving with dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration once they learn the proper lifestyle adjustments and modifications. Learn more at www.langeeyecare.com or www.drmichaellange.com , www.fortifeye.com
Dry Eye Nutrition by Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist
Posted in Uncategorized on November 4, 2012
Dr. Lange checking out the local organic fresh produce in Denmark for his Gluten-free paleo diet for dry eye patients.
Dr. Michael Lange at Napro Pharma Omega 3 factory in Norway
Dr. Michael Lange in omega 3 fish oil lab in Norway.
Dr. Michael Lange optometrist with Lange Eye Care discusses Dry Eye Nutrition. We are all plagued with dry eye symptomatology at some time in our life. Eyes that feel sandy, gritty, burn , tear, itch, fluctuation in vision and recurrent infections can all be related to dry eyes. Medications, age, poor diet, certain systemic diseases, ocular surgeries, contact lenses , particular job , hobbies and sports can all compound the problem of dry eyes. First and foremost the typical American diet needs to be overhauled. Most Americans are eating a diet that is caloric dense and nutrient depleted. Most Americans are eating a pro inflammatory omega six diet that creates inflammation in the body that can lead to dry eye syndrome. The quickest treatment for dry eyes is to use a good unpreserved artificial tear like oasis tears plus three to six times a day combined with good lid hygiene. Warm compress to the eye for ten minutes three times a day while massaging the lid margins will help to break down the clogged Meibomian glands that will create a dry eye. Lid scrubs once a day with occusoft lid scrubs before bed will also help to eliminate the bacterial and viral flora that clogs the Meibomian glands. The addition of a new preservative free lubricant called Retaine ten minutes after the oasis tears will benefit the severe dry eyes. The combination of oasis tears plus and retaine works well together to help replenish the compromised tear film in dry eye patients. Both of these can be purchased at www.fortifeye.com
Drinking half your body weight in ounces of filtered or spring water is necessary to insure the body isnt dehydrated according to Dr. Michael Lange optometrist with Lange Eye care in Ocala Florida. He also states to stay away from too much distilled or reverse osmosis water do to the lack of minerals and the high acidity of the water. Drink bottled spring water or well water that has been purified with a carbon filter and uv system. Dr. Lange states it is ok to drink a few cups of coffee and some new studies prove that small amounts of caffeine is actually good for dry eyes. Two cups of coffee should be the max then substitute with a good organic non processed green tea. Coconut water is also a great way to hydrate naturally and gain some valuable electrolytes. Stay away from colorful sugary sports drinks do to the potential endocrine disruption tjhat may occur from the dyes .
Dr. Lange recommends patients try to adjust their diet significantly to try to curb the inflammatory response created by the typical pro inflammatory omega six diet. He recommends patients go on a gluten-free, paleo organic diet. Dr. Lange states that if patients would simply follow this diet as strictly as possible a good portion of dry eye related symptoms would resolve. Patients will start to get down to their ideal body weight and their blood chemistries will start to improve. Dr. Lange also recommends adding some specific nutrients to this dietary lifestyle adjustment. Adding Triglyceride form Omega 3 in a ratio fo EPA 860 and DHA of 580 (Fortifeye Super Omega) daily combined with 6mg of astaxanthin, 4mg of lutein and a little zeaxanthin (fortifeye focus) daily to this lifestyle dietary change will benefit dry tired eyes. Patients must give this three to four months to fully kick in. Many of these patients will also experience many other health benefits related to these supplements. Some of these benefits include improved skin health, less fine lines and wrinkles in the face, improvement in cholesterol, triglycerides and c-reactive protein, improved muscle endurance and muscle recovery, sun protection to the skin and eyes and improved focusing and accomadation of the visual system.
Nutrition for dry eyes has become one of Dr. Michael Lange’s areas of passion and he is continuously involved ongoing research in this area. Dry eye nutrition is also an area that Optometrists and ophthalmologists are finally starting to discuss with their patients do to the enormous amount of continuing education being taught in this area to these eye care providers. If you have dry eyes and u live in Florida come to any of the Lange Eye Care locations to learn more about Dry eye nutrition. go to www.fortifeye.com to learn more on nutrition for dry eyes. www.langeeyecare.com, http://www.drmichaellange.com and to learn even more on nutrition for total body wellness go to www.dr-michael-lange-optometrist.com
The Perfect Meal for Macular Degeneration by Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist and Nutrition specialist
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2012
Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist and certified nutrition specialist has been involved in nutrition for the macular degenerative patient for over 20 years.
ingredients for the perfect meal for macular degeneration
It is amazing how we can alter ones future through dietary and lifestyle changes. I have been working with patients that have macular degeneration for quite some time and I have seen what works and what doesn’t work. First and foremost these patients must be a non smoker and of ideal body weight! If they are overweight then the main thing to work on is their weight loss. Once the ideal body weight has been reached then consuming the proper food is crucial. I am going to discuss the perfect meal for macular degeneration patients. Purchase some wild Alaskan salmon and prepare it in a stainless steel or cast iron pan using organic extra virgin coconut oil. Make sure you eat the skin since it is high in a valuable carotenoid called meso zeaxanthin. Sautee some organic spinach , kale, orange and red bell peppers along with the salmon at the last five minutes of cooking. Place a poached organic free range egg on top of the salmon. Sprinkle generous amounts of turmeric / curcummin on the meal. Consume a small bowl of blueberries and goji berries with the meal. Drink some organic long gin dragon well green tea with the meal. After the meal have one small piece of dark chocolate and a small glass of red wine. The red wine should be a Bio dynamic wine using organic grapes preferrable a Pinot Noir from Oregon region. The rational behind this meal is as follows. Wild Alaskan salmon is a great source of lean protein and has plenty of omega three and astaxanthin. Lean protein much better than saturated fat forms of protein for the armd patient. Omega three has been shown to have numerous health benefits including being healthy for the retina. Astaxanthin has some amazing health benefits and many of these benefits target the eye. Astaxanthin is a potent anti inflammatory as well as potent antioxidant. Astaxanthin crosses the blood retina barrier and may help to absorb some of the harmful rays of the sun. Spinach and kale are very high in many nutrients that are unlocked when gently cooked. Lutein being the most important nutrient in dark green leafy vegetables for macular health. Lutein has been linked to improved visual recovery and acuity. Lutein is also a carotenoid that helps to replenish macular pigment density. This is very important in macular degeneration patients. The orange bell peppers and the goji berries are both great sources of another carotenoid called zeaxanthin that also helps to replenish the macular pigment density . The organic poached egg is one of the best sources of lutein and the phospholipids in the yolk will help the omega three, lutein, astaxanthin and zeaxanthin all absorb better. The turmeric / curcummin spice is a potent anti oxidant as well as anti inflammatory and also exhibits some anti veg f activity. blueberries are also being studied for their macular health benefits as well. Green tea is a potent anti oxidant and anti inflammatory that also has some anti veg f attributes. These anti vegf attributes may be very beneficial for the macular degenerative patient. The polyphenols in dark chocolate are also linked to possible retinal health benefits. Red wine contains resveratrol that in recent studies has proven to be of value in the dry and wet macular degeneration patients. Resveratrol is also a potent antioxidant, anti inflammatory that exhibits anti veg f activity. Coconut oil is very high in medium chain triglycerides as well as lauric acid and is linked to improved neurological health in patients with dementias. There is a link between Alzheimer’s and macular degeneration so maybe there will be a link discovered proving that coconut oil may be beneficial for armd. Obviously patients are not going to eat this for every meal but this does give them at least one meal to start adding to their menu. I developed Fortifeye Complete Macular Defense and Fortifeye Zinc Free Macular Defense vitamin supplements for patients that want to ensure they are getting the best nutrition possible to support retinal health and total body health. I highly recommend having your DNA tested if you have any signs of macular degeneration. This DNA test will help gauge the severity of your macular degeneration and more importantly it will show you if zinc is good or bad for your retinas. We are finding that a large percentage of patients with specific DNA for macular degeneration are being harmed by high dosage of zinc. Fortifeye Vitamins work in conjunction with proper diet and lifestyle adjustments.
Michael Lange OD, CNS
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learn more at www.fortifeye.com or call 1 866 503 9746. Eat to your health and keep the faith!
Michael Lange OD, CNS
New One Per Day Multivitamin developed by Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist and certified Nutrition Specialist
Posted in Uncategorized on October 18, 2012
DR. MICHAEL LANGE OPTOMETRSIT AND CERTIFIED NUTRITION SPECIALIST RE FORMULATE S FORTIFEYE ONE PER DAY
New Fortifeye Complete One Per Day professional formula for total body health and ocular support
Fortifeye Vitamins founded by Dr. Michael Lange is constantly involved in ongoing research and development of proper nutrition for total body and eye health. Their newest addition to the Fortifeye Professional line is Fortifeye Complete One per day. Dr. Lange wanted a very potent one per day vitamin that would act as a multiple vitamin and eye vitamin all in one. Fortifeye Complete One per day is a culmination of many years of research using vitamins with patients of all ages and all disease types. This vitamin supplement was developed for any one wanting to gain valuable nutrition through a one pill per day dosing. This supplement is all natural with no synthetic dyes, trans fats or synthetic nutrients. This is a combination multivitamin, eye vitamin, vegie /fruit blend and enzymes all in one USP certified tablet. One of the biggest changes in this one per day vitamin is the addition of Omni Actives Lutemax 20/20. This is a lutein / zeaxanthin isomer in a unique micro beadlet delivery system that is encased in the tablet. This allows for maximum absorption of the lutein and zeaxanthin isomers. Lutein and zeaxanthin when absorbed properly are beneficial to ocular health. To maximize the health benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin all beta carotene has been removed which also makes this an ideal supplement for smokers. Additional Vitamin D3 along with the eight forms of Vitamin e have been added to this new formula. Nutrients that exhibit anti veg f activity have been added like resveratrol, green tea polyphenols and curcummin to support retina health in macular degeneration and diabetic patients. Other nutrients to support healthy blood sugars like chromium, vanadium and cinnamon have also been added. Mitochondrial support to aid in ATP production and neuro protection is covered with acetyl l carnatine, coq-10, and alpha lipoic acid. Clinically tested doasgaes of of vitamin c, b complex, zinc, n acetyl cystein, lycopene, citrus bio flavonoids and bromelain have also been added for their many health benefits. A bio active High ORAC antioxidant blend using Gogi berry extract, spinach, kale, blueberries, bilberries, cocoa, grape seed extract, manogosteen and pomegranate have been added to increase the ORAC value to ten times the typical multivitamin. All of these nutrients are in an easy to swallow one per day dosing. These supplements have been checked carefully in bio availability blood studies to ensure maximum absorption into the cells occurs. To maximize absorption take with a meal and a good omega three fish oil like Fortifeye Super Omega is recommended to take along with the one per day. Fortifeye Complete One per Day is available at all Lange Eye Care locations in Florida and many eye care practices throughout the country. You can also go to www.fortifeye.com or call 866 503 9746 to purchase. Isnt it time you took control of your health with Fortifeye Vitamins?
Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist and talk show host 