Vision / Dental Help For Seniors

10 Tips Take Care of Your Eyes 👓 👓

The following tips can help you take care of your eyes and preserve clear vision:
1. Get regular eye exams. Starting at age 40, get annual eye exams and have your eye doctor look for signs of glaucoma and retinal damage, even if you’re a healthy adult with no vision problems.

2. Wear shades. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage aging eyes just as they can damage skin, UV rays can cause cataracts and possibly accelerate macular degeneration.

3. Don a hat. Wear a wide-brimmed hat when you’re outdoors for any length of time. The eyelid is a common spot for a melanoma to develop.

4. Enjoy the fruits of the garden. Choose a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Some studies suggest that sufficient intake of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin may help lower the risk of eye conditions that can accompany aging.

5. Take a multivitamin. Vitamins A (beta-carotene), C, and E and the mineral zinc have been shown to promote eye health.

6. Stop smoking. Smoking can promote eye diseases because it reduces blood flow to the eyes and can increase the amount of toxic substances your eyes absorb.

7. Shed some light. While you won’t permanently hurt your eyes by reading or working in a dimly lit area, you can cause temporary eyestrain, which can lead to headaches and fatigue.

8. Take a break. Another way to prevent eyestrain is to take frequent breaks from the computer screen or reading materials.

9. Get sufficient sleep. Being overtired can increase eyestrain. If you get enough sleep, your eyes will be refreshed along with the rest of your body.

10. Don’t ignore warning signs. Eye doctors can treat many potentially serious vision problems if they are caught early enough.

You can’t stop time, but you can take care of your eyes so that they remain healthy as you age. Having clear vision is possible at any age.👓