Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Vision

How To Protect Your Vision

There are no guarantees taking certain steps will prevent vision loss or blindness, but they can reduce the chances of it happening. Once you start these healthy vision habits, hopefully you’ll stick to them and enjoy your vision for years to come. how-to-protect-your-eyes-1-776x1024.jpg Food is your body’s fuel. Without the proper fuel, it can’t function well. That’s true for any organ, whether it’s your heart, kidneys or eyes. A well-balanced diet and exercise should also help stay at a healthy weight. If you can avoid obesity your reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the leading cause of blindness in adults. The dangers of smoking are mostly known for increasing the chances of cancer, heart attacks and emphysema. But tobacco use also increases the risk of suffering cataracts, may damage your optic nerve and cause macular degeneration. If you want to quit but have failed in the past, see your physician to get help. Sunglasses may protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Too much UV exposure increases the chance of suffering from cataracts and macular degeneration. Wear sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Cheap sunglasses may do little or nothing to block UV rays. Safety glasses, goggles and other physical protection for your eyes could prevent serious vision problems. You may be exposed to hazardous, airborne dusts, particles, chemical mists or sprays on the job. Eye injuries can also happen while playing a number of sports so eye protection should be used, whether that’s sports goggles, face guards or helmets that protect the face. Many of us work with computers for hours at a time. Staring at a computer or phone screen for too long may result in,
  • Eyestrain
  • Blurred vision
  • Difficulty focusing at a distance
  • Dry eyes
Protect your when using a computer by,
  • Wear up to date prescription glasses.
  • If eye strain won’t improve you may need glasses just for when you view a computer screen for long periods.
  • Make sure the screen is at the proper height. Your eyes should be level with the top of the monitor, so you look slightly downward at the screen.
  • Avoid glare from windows and lights.
  • Use a comfortable, supportive chair. Your feet should be flat on the floor.
  • Blink more often or use eye drops if your eyes are dry.
  • Give your eyes a break at least every twenty minutes. Look about twenty feet away for twenty seconds. Get up at least every two hours to take a fifteen minute break.
See us regularly. You need a regular eye exam which can protect your sight. If you need a prescription, or a change in one, we can help. We may also be able to diagnose eye conditions early when they’re more treatable. Your vision is critical to your quality of life, your ability to work and safely get from one place to another. Don’t take it for granted. Work with us to protect your vision. Contact the Lehigh Valley Center for Sight at 610-437-4988 or fill out our contact form so we can talk about what you can do to keep your sight healthy for as long as possible and about how we can work together to protect your sight. Houman Ahdieh, MD Lehigh Valley Center for Sight https://www.lvcenter4sight.com eyedoc@lvcenter4sight.com

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