May is Healthy Vision Month!
Your eye care team at Kendall Eye has six tips to help you improve the health of your eyes:
- Do your eyes feel OK? That’s fantastic news! However, many eye disorders do not produce symptoms until later. That is why it is critical to have annual eye exams.
- Make a plan to quit damaging habits like smoking. Smoking has a negative impact on your entire body–including your eyes. Smoking raises the risk of macular degeneration, which is a potentially deadly disease that can lead to blindness.
- Wear sunglasses both in the sunlight and on overcast days. The sunglasses you choose should block 97 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation.
- Spend a lot of time on the computer? Consider an exam for prescription computer glasses with special blue light filtering to protect your eyes from any damage.
- Practice safer contact-wearing. Wash your hands before and after you insert your contacts. Also, disinfect and replace your contacts on a regular basis to keep your eyes safer and your vision clearer.
- Eat healthy foods that are good for your eyes, such as leafy green vegetables and fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Your eyes are one of your most precious possessions. Make sure you take the necessary precautions to keep them healthy!
If you have any questions about how to protect your vision, please don’t hesitate to contact your eye care provider at Kendall Eye Specialists to schedule an appointment.
