Life can get busy in Lake Nona, with everything going on it can prematurely age your eyes. Take some precautions with these easy tips to keep your vision young and healthy.
Have a Comprehensive Eye Exams
Often time sight threatening eye diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma don’t have any warning signs. Routine eye exams by Dr. Ward at Lake Nona Eye Care can detect vision problems before you’re even aware there is an issue, adding years to the life of healthy vision.
Eat a Healthy Diet
Good nutrition plays a large role in the health of your eyes. A diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals can slow down and even prevent the onset of many eye diseases. If you find your diet is deficient in eye healthy nutrients try eating colorful vegetables and fruits, leafy greens, oily fish such as salmon or fill the gaps with eye supplements.
Wear Sunglasses
Unfortunately the sun can damage more than your skin. Ultraviolet rays can harm your eyes and lead to cataracts, photokeratitis (sunburned cornea), cancer of the eyelid, growths on the and macular degeneration. Ensure you wear quality sunglasses whenever you go outside to protect your eyes.
Stop Rubbing Your Eyes
Tugging and pulling around your eyes, does more than show signs of premature aging. Rubbing your eyes can lead to painful abrasions, eye infections and glaucoma, by increasing the pressure in the eyes.
Get Plenty of Sleep
Everyone needs their ‘beauty sleep’. Sleeping gives your body a chance to replace and rebuild cells, not getting enough accelerates the aging process. Lack of sleep can eventually impair your vision, damage your optic nerve, dry eye syndrome, blurred vision and light sensitivity.
Stop Smoking
Smoking harms every part of your body, including your eyes. Quitting can reduce your risk for macular degeneration, optic nerve damage and cataracts.
Take the first step by contacting Lake Nona Eye Care for an appointment today