There are many ways to maintain healthy vision as we age. Lake Nona Eye Care wants to remind everyone not to take your eyes sight for granted,  protect them with these easy steps.

Eat Healthy for Healthy Vision

Protect your eyes with healthy food. Studies show eating foods rich in nutrients such as zinc, omega-3fatty acids, vitamins E and C, and Lutein regularly can help ward off vision problems such as cataracts, macular degeneration.

* Vegetables such as collards, spinach and kale
* Oily fish such as tuna and salmon
* Non-meat protein such as beans, nuts and eggs
* Citrus juices and fruits

Stop Smoking 

Smoking can increase the chances of optic nerve damage, cataracts, and macular degeneration.  Smoking can also lead to many health problems, though stopping may be hard, it’s worth it in the long run.

Staring to long at a Computer Screen

Looking at a computer screen or electronic device to long can cause blurry vision, dry eyes, neck pain, eye strain, and trouble focusing. Rest your eyes every 2o minutes by looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds.  Try and take a 15 minute break every two hours.

Wear Sunglasses

Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can increase the chances of macular degeneration and cataracts. Wearing sunglasses that block both UVB and UVA rays will protect your eyes.

Regular Eye Exams

Old and young alike should get regular eye exams. Comprehensive eye exams can catch many diseases. Many people don’t realize their vision is declining until the damage is severe. Many age related eye diseases make it harder to read fine print or see small details, begin in midlife but aren’t obvious until later. Making regular comprehensive eye exams so important.

According to WebMD “Age-related vision changes happen to many people as they grow older. But eye problems aren’t something you should simply write off as normal. Some problems stem from new or worsening vision disorders. As you get older, these might happen gradually. Others happen suddenly, quickly causing blindness. That is why regular exams with an eye doctor are so important.”

Regardless of your physical well-being or your age, routine eye exams are vital to healthy eyes. Many eye diseases threaten more than just our vision, they can affect our overall well being. During an eye exam Dr. Ward and the Team at Lake Nona Eye Care do much more than just establish your prescription for contact lenses or eyeglasses. A compressive exam will include checking for eye diseases and other issues leading to vision loss.

Don’t put if off any longer, schedule your comprehensive eye exam today with Lake Nona Eye Care or call us at 407-658-9990.