10 Proven Eye Health Tips for Preventing Vision Loss
Our sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don't know the best
way to look after our eyes.
As we age, eyesight often becomes worse, with people becoming more susceptible to age-related
eye diseases.
In this video, we will be sharing 10 eye health tips that are proven to help improve your
eye health and prevent eye disease.
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1) Eat a balanced diet
Research has consistently shown a powerful connection between diet and health, and eye
health is no exception.
A healthy diet can slow the progression of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration,
just to name a couple of benefits.
An easy rule of thumb for eating for eye health is to pack your plate with vivid colors from
vegetables and fruits, then reserve a spot for healthy fats.
2) Limit screen time
Long hours in front of a TV or computer causes eye strain and dries out the eyes.
The truth is we "forget" to blink!
Give yourself a short window of time each day to use the computer, watch television,
and then take a break.
The 20 20 20 rule helps.
Every 20 minutes, fix your gaze on something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
3) Exercise Eye research data published in the International
Journal of Ophthalmology, has uncovered evidence of a lowered risk for age-related cataracts
(ARC) in people who exercise.
According to the analysis, an individual's risk of cataracts is decreased by 2 percent
for every hour of daily walking, running, or cycling.
Exercise reduces cell damage in the eye and improves cholesterol levels and insulin resistance,
which is believed to reduce oxidative damage in the eyes.
4) Quit smoking
Smoking or being around second-hand smoke not only dries out our natural tears, but
also ages every system of the body prematurely.
Smokers are at greater risk for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, two of
the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in the United States.
Quitting smoking can be challenging, so talk to your doctor for programs to help kick the
habit.
5) Get more sleep
Adequate sleep is necessary to let your whole body recharge; without it, your eyes can get
dry and fatigued.
Those with sleep apnea should be extra diligent about making time for shut-eye because it
is considered a risk factor for glaucoma.
6) Avoid dry eyes
Dry eyes can be temporary or chronic, but they are always uncomfortable.
The condition can cause an itchy, scratchy feeling, redness, light sensitivity, and blurred
vision.
Some of the easiest ways to improve dry eyes naturally are to drink plenty of fluids and
avoid alcohol and antihistamines known to dehydrate the body.
7) Shade your eyes from the sun
Just like skin, eyes are also vulnerable to the effects of sun exposure.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to UV light increases the risk of eye cancers, cataracts,
and growths on the eyes, among other eye conditions.
So, use eye protection every time you step outdoors, including UV-blocking sunglasses
and a wide-brimmed hat with SPF protection.
8) Research family health history
Many people with age-related macular degeneration or glaucoma inherited the propensity for these
eye diseases from their ancestors.
Several eye problems are caused or strongly influenced by our genetics.
That means you can take early steps to help prevent them, catch them in the early stages,
and treat them more successfully.
9) Schedule regular eye exams
There are lots of reasons to get your eyes checked every year.
But, a dilated eye exam is the most critical to catch diagnoses and treat vision problems
that may adversely affect your quality of life.
10) Consider taking an eye supplement
There are many different eye vitamins on the market.
In general, you'll probably see ones with AREDS written on the side.
This stands for Age-Related Eye Disease Study.
Those are all large-scale studies that prove the benefit of using eye supplementation for
diseases like age-related macular degeneration.
For more information on how to find the best eye health supplement, read our article in
the description below.
Which one of these tips is your favorite, or do you have any eye health tips of your
own?
Go ahead and comment below and let us know.
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