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a comprehensive eye exam.
20/20 vision does not always indicate good eye
health, visiting your eye care professional for
a comprehensive eye exam is the only way to really
make sure. When it comes to refractive errors,
some people don't realize they aren't seeing as
well as they could with glasses or contact lenses.
Many common eye diseases (glaucoma, diabetic eye
disease and age related macular degeneration)
often have no warning signs.
Your eye care professional
is the only one who can determine if your eyes
are healthy and if you're seeing well.
Eat
right.
"Eating carrots is good
for your eyes." In addition, eating
a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly
dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard
greens is important for keeping your eyes healthy.
Research has also shown that there are eye health
benefits from eating fish high in omega-3 fatty
acids.
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Maintain
a healthy weight.
Being overweight or obese increases
your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic
conditions which can lead to vision loss, such as
diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and hypertensive
retinopathy.
Quit smoking or never start.
Smoking is as bad for your eyes as
it is for the rest of your body. Research has linked
smoking to increased risk of developing age-related
macular degeneration, cataract and optic nerve damage,
all of which can lead to blindness.
Clean
your hands and your contact lenses...properly.
To avoid the risk of infection,
always wash your hands thoroughly before putting
in or taking out your contact lenses. Make sure
to disinfect them as instructed and replace contact
lenses as prescribed.
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