Taking care of our vision health is just as important as our physical health. We use our vision every day to navigate the world around us so it is important to recognize any vision changes and keep up with the health of our eyesight.
One practical way to manage the health of our eyes is to eat a healthy diet that includes nutrients such as vitamin A, C and E, omega 3 fatty acids, lutein, and zinc. These nutrients help keep age related vision issues at bay and are found in leafy greens, nuts, salmon, and citrus fruits. Visit your eye doctor on a regular basis. Be sure you are up to date with any vision prescriptions so that you are not straining your eyes to see. Routine eye exams can catch any changes or eye diseases which may be present even if you do not have any symptoms. It is easier to treat eye diseases if caught early.
Wearing sunglasses to protect our eyesight from harmful UV rays is another important component to keeping our vision healthy. Too much of these rays can cause cataracts and macular degeneration. Invest in UV protected eyewear for driving or spending time in the sun.
Staring at your phone or computer too long can put added pressure on your eyesight. It is important to take breaks by looking away from your screen, especially if you work at a computer most of the day. Look away from your screen every 20 mins to give your eyes a break.
Being a smoker puts you at higher risk for developing vision problems such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and damage to your optic nerve. If you are a smoker, it is important to quit to protect the health of your eyes.
Protecting your eyesight is an important component to overall health. By implementing these techniques you not only prevent vision problems, but see the world through healthier lens.
Resource: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/good-eyesight
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