How You Can Take Better Care of Your Eye Health
According to the National Eye Institute you can keep your eyes healthy by eating a well-balanced diet.
Load up on different types of fruits and veggies, especially leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collard greens. Fish like salmon, tuna, and halibut have been shown to help your eyes, too.
What else should I know?
Speak up if your vision changes.
Is your vision blurry? Do you squint a lot? Ever have trouble seeing things? Tell a doctor if your eyes are bothering you or if you notice any changes in your vision.
Give your eyes a break.
Do you spend a lot of time looking at a computer, phone, or TV screen? Staring at any one thing for too long can tire your eyes. Give your eyes a rest with the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Say no to smoking.
Did you know that smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is the rest of your body? Smoking can put you at risk for some pretty serious eye issues, which can lead to blindness.
Talk about it.
Does anyone in your family have issues with their eyes? Not sure? Ask! Talking about eye health with your family can help all of you stay healthy.
