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Protecting Your Vision

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

While it is impossible to ensure you’ll have perfect vision for the rest of your life, there are many steps you can take to minimize your risk for developing certain vision disorders. A few simple lifestyle changes are often all it takes to dramatically improve the quality and longevity of your vision into the future.

Some of the most effective ways of protecting your eyesight are:

Not smoking – Learn more about how smoking affects your eyes.
Eat a balanced diet – Fruits and vegetables are healthy for your vision; avoid sugary, fatty foods.
Eat leaner meat – Reduce your consumption of fatty red meats.
Exercise – At least two hours of exercise on a weekly basis can help maintain your vision quality.
Wear sunglasses – Whenever you are outside in the sunlight, wear polarized sunglasses to protect your eyes and the skin surrounding them.
Visit your eye doctor – Regular yearly exams with your eye doctor will ensure that any abnormalities in your vision are quickly addressed.

If you would like more information about protecting your eyesight while you age, please contact an experienced ophthalmologist in your area today to schedule an initial consultation.

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