Did you know that 50% of vision loss is “preventable”? We can protect our eye health by following the recommendations below…

1. Wear sunglasses: The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays increase the risk of many diseases such as cataracts and age-related yellow spot disease.
2. Eat a healthy diet: Foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, vitamins C and E can help prevent or delay problems such as age-related yellow spot disease and cataracts.
3. Exercise regularly: Try to move for 30 minutes at a time, five days a week. Exercise increases the amount of blood and nutrients circulating through your body, including your eyes.
4. Stop smoking: Tobacco use increases your risk of cataracts, optic nerve damage and yellow spot disease.
5. Wear eye protection: It is important to wear them during jobs and hobbies that can lead to eye injuries, such as some professions or sports.
6. Limit your digital screen use and follow the 20/20 rule: Stop using digital screens 1 hour before bedtime. The blue light emitted from digital screens can make it difficult to fall asleep.
7. Pay attention to eye hygiene: Washing your hands frequently will help reduce the number of germs that come into contact with your eyes. Also, wash your eyelashes with warm water once a day.
8. Do not rub your eyes: Rubbing or scratching the eyes hard can damage them. Contact your doctor if you have itching.
9. Get enough sleep: In addition to harming our bodies, insufficient sleep can increase dry eyes and lead to eye twitching.
10. 10. Get an eye exam once a year: Early diagnosis and treatment of eye problems is important. Children in particular may not realize they have eye problems or may not speak up. Regular eye examinations should not be neglected.

    January 2025