Sometimes we neglect our eyes, even though they are an essential part of our bodies and allow us to view the world. Here are some things you should be doing to help maintain the health of your eyes.
1. Quit Smoking
Smoking can raise blood pressure and make your body age faster which has adverse effects on your vision.
2. Manage Physical Ailments
Physical conditions and illnesses can affect your eyes. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are all conditions that can lead to eye diseases such as diabetic eye disease and glaucoma.
3. Protect Against UV Rays
The sun damages tissues in the eyes which can contribute to vision loss and cancer.
4. Include Eye Vitamins in Your Daily Regiment
Eye vitamins can aid in keeping your vision clear and helping with vision at night.
5. Get an Annual Eye Exam
The best way to keep your eyes healthy is to have your ophthalmologist check for any problems before becoming worse.
6. Don’t Over-do Screen Time
Your eyes can get tired and dry when spending hours in front of a computer screen, so it is best to not overdo it. If you do have a lot of work to do on the computer, make sure you blink every 20 seconds and look away every 20 minutes.
7. Keep Your Vision Prescription Up to Date
If your vision prescription is not current, it causes your eyes to have to strain to see and, over time, can cause more wear and tear.
8. Use Safety Eyewear
Any time you are working with chemicals, metals, dust, rock, or anything that could accidentally fly into your eyes, make sure you are wearing safety glasses or goggles to keep your eyes safe from trauma.
9. Take Steps to Prevent Eye Infections
Follow all proper procedures for contact lenses, wash your hands and avoid rubbing your eyes.
10. Eat Healthy and Exercise
Like the rest of your body, your eyes benefit from eating healthy and exercising.
If you would like to schedule your annual eye exam, contact Grosinger, Spigelman, and Grey today for an appointment!