Good news dark chocolate could improve your eyesight In fantastic news to hand, a recent US study suggests eating dark chocolate could improve visual clarity. The new research from San Antonio tested people 2 hours after eating 47g of 72% Cacao dark chocolate, and again after 40g milk chocolate in separate sessions more than 3 days apart. The testing looked at various aspects of visual performance. More than 70% of people scored significantly higher after eating the dark chocolate. The biggest improvement was in contrast sensitivity, which helps us see in low light, or when text is poorly printed. Another area that improved was visual acuity - a measure of the sharpness of vision. Researchers proposed increases in blood flow could explain the improvements, but suggested more work needs to be done to understand the exact mechanism. I suspect they won't have trouble finding volunteers for future studies! In the meantime, I know what I will be having with my cup of tea tonight. Due for an eye exam? Give us a call to schedule an appointment. Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03, Village Centre, Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7405444 Good news dark chocolate could improve your eyesight In fantastic news to hand , a recent US study suggests eating dark chocolate could improve visual clarity . The new research from San Antonio tested people 2 hours after eating 47g of 72 % Cacao dark chocolate , and again after 40g milk chocolate in separate sessions more than 3 days apart . The testing looked at various aspects of visual performance . More than 70 % of people scored significantly higher after eating the dark chocolate . The biggest improvement was in contrast sensitivity , which helps us see in low light , or when text is poorly printed . Another area that improved was visual acuity - a measure of the sharpness of vision . Researchers proposed increases in blood flow could explain the improvements , but suggested more work needs to be done to understand the exact mechanism . I suspect they won't have trouble finding volunteers for future studies ! In the meantime , I know what I will be having with my cup of tea tonight . Due for an eye exam ? Give us a call to schedule an appointment . Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03 , Village Centre , Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7405444