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Tips for Good Eye Health

1. Watching lots of movies?
Sit at a distance equivalent to at least 5 times the width of your TV screen.

2. Are there eye-healthy foods in your meal?
Foods containing vitamin C (papayas, red bell peppers, kiwi, strawberries, and oranges) or antioxidants such as lutein and beta-carotene (carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach, kale, and broccoli) can help reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

3. Do you get regular eye exams?
There is no better way to protect your vision than an eye exam, as many eye diseases have no easily detectable symptoms. Adults should have eye exams every one to two years, or at the direction of their doctor.

4. Do you smoke?
Stop smoking to avoid eye-related health issues.

5. Glued to your computer?
Take a 20 second break from your computer screen every 20 minutes and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away. Use the 20-20-20 Rule.

6. Are your eyes well protected?
Wear proper protective eyewear when undertaking major indoor or outdoor work, and wear sunglasses outside even when the sun isn’t shining – UV rays are harmful to your eyes year-round.

7. Feeling funny or unusual things in your eyes?
If you experience any symptoms such as blurring of vision, discomfort or pain, itch, sudden onset of floaters, please consult an eye doctor immediately. Delay in diagnosis and treatment can lead to irreversible damage on your eyes.


Ref:
https://www.opto.ca Accessed February 2024

The article written above is for informational and educational purposes only. For serious medical and health concerns, please consult a licensed health provider.
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