1. Get a comprehensive eye exam. Yearly dilated eye exams are crucial for detecting changes in vision which may indicate a developing eye disease.
2. Know signs of vision loss. Symptoms may be noticed when reading, watching TV, driving, recognizing friends faces. Sometimes friends or family members notice that we are having difficulty with our vision.
3. Make eye-healthy food choices. Choose foods low in fat , rich in fruit, veggies, whole grains. Foods rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein and zeaxanthin have been shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration and dry eye.
4. Quit smoking. Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk for cataracts and macular degeneration. It worsens dry eye and raises the risk of cardiovascular diseases which can influence eye health.
5. Maintain normal blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels. Keeping these levels well controlled can reduce the risk of vision loss from eye disease.
6. Get regular physical activity. Thirty minutes of exercise per day is good for general health as well as eye health.
7. Wear sunglasses. Sunglasses with 100% UV protection reduces the risk of cataract, growths on the eye and cancer. #Maculardegeneration #cataract
Sight Saving Tips
- posted: Dec. 04, 2017
A recent article in Optometry Times by Colleen E. McCarthy listed several steps that people should take to help preserve their sight. Titled "Help elderly maintain independence with 7 sight saving tips" I share those tips with you. I have summarized the tips a bit.
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