It is easy to take our vision for granted, but if you stop to think about how much we rely on our site every day, you may take those extra steps to keep them healthy. The key to a lifetime of good vision is maintenance.
The easiest way to ensure your eyes are performing their best is with a comprehensive eye exam. Just like eating right and exercising helps keep our body healthy, there are also ways to help your eyes stay healthy.
Eating right is great for your site!
Certain foods high in antioxidants such as eggs, berries, leafy greens, salmon, and other cold water fish, help our eyes stay healthy. Foods high in Omega 3 fatty acids help keep our retina healthy and prevent dry eyes.
Protect your eyes
Protecting your eyes may be as easy as wearing a pair of sunglasses. “Did you know that 100,000 eye injuries are sports-related, and that 90% of sports-related injuries affect the eyes? Any type of safety eyewear will protect the eyes — sunglasses, safety glasses, eye guards and safety shields. It is very important to wear protective lenses or goggles that have UV protection if you work in a hazardous environment like a construction zone or workshop, or participate in ball sports or extreme sports,” according to the American Optometric Association.
It just takes a few easy steps
In our computer and smart phone age, digital eye strain is a growing problem. It can lead to a number of vision issues such as, irritated eyes, muscular stress and strain. Just by taking a break, blinking frequently, ensuring your screen is 20 to 28 inches away from your eyes, and wearing computer glasses, can all help prevent computer vision syndrome.
A comprehensive eye exam
Just as you get an annual check up with your physician, you should also have an annual comprehensive eye exam. There are many eye diseases that threaten your sight that don’t have any noticeable symptoms in their early stages, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Eye exams are crucial in detecting eye issues early, when treatments are most successful.
Contact Lake Nona Eye Care for an appointment or with any questions.