These are the ways you can boost your eye health, small daily habits make a big difference in keeping your eyes healthy. It's easy to take your eyes for granted, but vision problems can seriously affect your life over time -- beyond having to wear glasses or contacts. In fact, vision loss can lower your quality of life and raise your risk of depression, diabetes and other health issues, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Practicing the ways…
Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is key to keeping your eyes healthy, and may help reduce your risk of developing eye conditions. Serious eye conditions may be avoided if you include foods that contain a range of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals, known as antioxidants. Eye conditions that you may be able to prevent with a healthy diet include: A balanced diet is best created with a variety of proteins, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Try to eat a rainbow during your…
Eyesight problems are common and often do not occur because of eye disease. People can have healthy eyes, but still be short-sighted, long-sighted, or have astigmatism. The good news is that most people with either short sight or long sight can be treated if they have access to corrective lenses in the form of glasses or contact lenses. It is also possible to correct many refractive errors through laser eye surgery. Short-Sightedness Short-sightedness is also termed myopia. It is a…
Comprehensive eye exams by a doctor of optometry are an important part of caring for your eyes, vision, and overall health. An eye exam involves a series of tests to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. Your eye doctor is likely to use various instruments, shine bright lights at your eyes and request that you look through an array of lenses. Each test during an eye exam evaluates a different aspect of your vision or eye health. When…
The importance of annual eye exams goes well beyond just making sure your vision isn't blurry. As Coastal's optometrist, Justin Asgarpour says: “Eyes are a window to the body.” Here are five reasons why eye exams are important — and why you should have annual eye exams to safeguard your health and wellness. 1. Eye exams help children succeed in school. OK, this one is for you parents. Did you know that 80 percent of what children are expected to learn in…
Many things play a role in your overall health. One of the most integral parts of ensuring you are healthy is eating a nutritious diet. By eating the appropriate foods, you can prevent potentially harmful diseases and conditions. However, what you eat also has an impact on your eye health. Just like the rest of your body, your eyes require specific nutrients to ensure that they function well and to prevent the development of vision-threatening eye disease. Few people realize…
Conjunctivitis, popularly known as Apollo in Nigeria, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the superficial layer of the white part of the eyeball. Conjunctivitis is commonly caused by a viral infection, or less commonly, a bacterial infection. It can also be caused by an allergic reaction to certain allergens such as Dust Mites or Pollen. Viral conjunctivitis often heals on its own within one to two weeks. However, it is typically contagious and associated with flu-like symptoms and…
Dry eye can be a side effect of a medicine you're taking, a symptom of another health problem, or a chronic issue you deal with often because of your environment. No matter why you have it, it’s good to know when to touch base with your doctor to get the treatment you need. Symptoms When you have dry eye, it can show up in many different ways, including: Stinging, burning, or itchiness Stringy mucus in or around your eyes Light sensitivity Feeling like…
Don't take your eyes for granted. Take these easy steps to keep your peepers healthy. 1. Eat Well Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, fill your plate with: Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish Eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices Oysters and pork A well-balanced…
Don't take your eyes for granted. Take these easy steps to keep your peepers healthy. 1. Eat Well Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, fill your plate with: Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish Eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices Oysters and pork A well-balanced…