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Tips for Vision Health

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eye-300x198Problems in vision may start to take place as people age and this may continue to worsen as they grow older. However, there are certain factors that may cause eye problems early in people’s lives, even in their childhood. For this reason, it is important to begin receiving routine eye care at a young age.

Common eye conditions that are associated with old age include; cataract, glaucoma, blind spots, nearsightedness and blurred vision, among others. Visual problems that may happen to anyone of any age may be caused by a severe eye infection, an accident that caused an eye injury, or a disease like diabetes, which may affect the eyes. Taking care of our eyes is simple to do if we take the following tips into consideration.

Tips For Eye Health

  • Have a regular eye check up. Early detection can prevent serious eye problems. Schedule regular visits to your eye doctor for eye exams. This will help the Optometrist catch any changes or conditions of the eye before they get worse.
  •  Avoid straining the eyes. To lessen eye strain caused by staring too long at the computer, you can use anti-reflective lens treatments to reduce glare. You can avoid staying so close to the monitor. Try to rest your eye muscles by focusing on a far object every 20 minutes or so.
  • Avoid the sun’s harmful UV rays. Wearing sunglasses with UV protection can prevent the risk of developing macular degeneration and cataract.
  • Eat a nutritious diet and exercise regularly.A diet filled with vitamins and minerals is important for healthy vision. Regular exercise is also effective in lowering blood pressure, which in turn reduces eye arterial pressure.
  • Wear safety goggles.You should protect your eyes with safety goggles, when participating in an activity where you likely to be exposed to flying fragments and harmful chemicals.