Celebrating Healthy Vision Month is about taking proactive steps for a lifetime of healthy vision. Isn’t it time to make your eyes a priority, getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the best way to ensure your eyes are healthy. It can prevent vision loss and even blindness!
Why is healthy vision month so important? According to the National Eye Institute
More than 23 million Americans age 18 and older have never had an eye exam. The reason: Most say they don’t think they have an eye problem. In fact, many eye diseases don’t show symptoms in their early stages, so without an eye exam, they can’t know. It is projected that by 2030, 11.4 million people will have diabetic retinopathy, 4.2 million will have glaucoma, and 3.7 million will have age-related macular degeneration.
Why focus on women’s health? Two-thirds of blindness and visual impairment occurs in women. Women are at greater risk because they: live longer; are at greater risk for autoimmune diseases; are more likely to undergo cancer treatments that may affect vision; and experience normal age-related hormonal changes that may affect their eyes.
5 steps to keep your eyes healthy
Get a comprehensive dilated eye exam
Use protective eyewear during sports and other recreational activities.
Know your family’s eye health history.
Wear sunglasses 99-100% of UVA?UVB rays.
Live a healthy lifestyle: Maintain a healthy weight, eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, manage chronic health conditions.
Don’t put it off any longer
Isn’t it time to put a comprehensive eye exam on your to do list. And do your part by encouraging family members and friends to get their vision checked. It doesn’t take long, but it can save your vision.
You may not even realize those headaches or stiff neck is stemming from an issue with your vision. Call Lake Nona Eye Care today for an appointment. Or stop by our Moss Park or Eagle Creek locations.