Protect your eyes for better health

Summer is rapidly approaching, and everyone is eager to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. However, spending too much time in the sun can cause an increase in macular degeneration, the number one cause of vision loss among older people. Macular degeneration leads to opaque deposits on the retina, which limits your vision. There are very few treatments for this condition.

Luckily, it’s easy to reduce your risk for this ailment. Just make sure that you protect your eyes when you go outside: wear a hat, or better yet, wear sunglasses. Make sure that you choose sunglasses that block at least 99% of UVB rays, and at least 95% of UVA rays. These small steps can make a big difference later on!

5 Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

In order to keep your eyes healthy, it is important to know what exactly can help you.  These five tips are basic and can be done by anyone!

1. Eat fruits and vegetables rich in Beta Carotene, i.e. carrots, spinach, mangoes, etc.  The Beta Carotene is said to help prevent Macular Degeneration (an eye disease causing blindness) as well as some forms of cancer.

2. Getting plenty of rest helps to give your eyes a break and time to refresh.

3. Exercising helps to improve your blood circulation which ensures that  your eyes are getting enough oxygen.

4. Drinking 12 glasses of water a day will eliminate the puffiness that may appear around your eyes.

5. Always protect your eyes from the sun at the peak time of day.  Excessive sun-rays  can cause serious damage to your eyes.

Be sure to follow these for results you’ll really be able to see!

Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

The following article was written by Bausch & Lomb. It is a great reminder of things we can do to keep our eyes healthy.

It is important that your eyes stay healthy because you’ll need good vision for just about every activity you choose—and you want to keep your 20/20 vision for many years to come.  When you see well, you can perform well—on the ball field, in class, behind the wheel or at your desk.  That’s why it’s important to take a few simple steps to make sure you keep your eyesight at its best.  Read More