Your eyes are your window to the world – they allow you to do everything from perform everyday tasks to enjoy the beauty of the world around you. When it comes to your vision, it is important to be proactive. Use these simple tips to keep your eyes healthy:
- Book an annual eye exam: Stay on top of regular eye exams. Less than half of Canadians report visiting their eye care professional every year. But it’s only with exams that they spot underlying issues – even if your vision seems good.
- Take a screen break: Our eyes need a break from all our devices. Consider following the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes look at something 20 feet away (6 metres) for 20 seconds – to minimize eyestrain.
- Eat healthy: Like our bodies, our eyes need nutrients to maintain good health. Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene, vitamin C and E, such as fish, leafy greens and citrus fruits, can help support healthy vision.
- Protect your eyes from UV light: Sunglasses and hats are not just fashion statements – they protect eyes from harmful UV light, which can contribute to the development of certain eye conditions.
- Stay informed: Vision changes as we age, and common conditions like presbyopia and cataracts can develop. Yet in a survey by Alcon Canada, nearly two-thirds of Canadian seniors aged 55 to 79 said they knew very little or nothing about cataracts.
Vision changes as we age, and common conditions like presbyopia and cataracts can develop. Yet in a survey by Alcon Canada, nearly two-thirds of Canadian seniors aged 55 to 79 said they knew very little or nothing about cataracts.
Many weren’t fully aware of options for treatment either, including that you can choose between different types of lenses for your cataract surgery. But some more advanced lenses may be able to improve vision enough that you no longer need glasses.
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