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By
Akindman
How
important is your eye sight?
Close to 75% of North Americans believe that their sight
is the most important sense they have according to protect-Your-Eyesight.com. Yet
only about 40% of North Americans have an annual eye exam, and a full 85% admit
that they do not care for their eyes as much as they should.
For those of us who have type II Diabetes, we should get
our eye exam semi-annually event – I do!
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Save Your Vision Month educates the public about the
importance of getting comprehensive eye examinations regularly in order to
preserve the vision. Not only can taking the time to protect the health of your
eyes reduce the risk of vision loss, but going for a routine eye exam can help
detect systemic and chronic diseases like diabetes.
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Protect Your Eyes
Wear Sunglasses
Wear a Wide-Brimmed Hat
Step Away from the Computer Screen
Quit Smoking
Eat Foods Packed with Antioxidants
Keep Blood Glucose in Check
Exercise Regularly
Lower Your Blood Pressure
Lower Your Cholesterol
Have a Comprehensive Dilated Eye Exam
What to Do When Your Eyesight Fades
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The top 10 foods for
good vision are:
Cold water fish;
Spinach, kale, and
green leafy veggies;
Eggs;
Garlic, onions,
shallots, and capers;
Soy;
Fruits & veggies
– that contain A, C, and E and Beta-carotene, such as carrots, carrots, and
squash;
Blueberries and
grapes;
Wine;
Nuts & berries;
and
Virgin olive oil.
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Prevent Blindness America’s web site contains a wealth of
good information regarding ones sight.
Highly recommend that everyone spends some time there and bookmarks this
web site. Here is a sample of the
information you will find there:
Taking
care of your sight
Signs of eye problems in adults
If you notice any signs of potential eye problems, see an
eye doctor for a complete eye exam.
Even if you have no signs, regular eye exams are
recommended—especially for those with some chronic health conditions such as
diabetes and high blood pressure. Early detection and treatment can be the key
to preventing sight loss.
Any changes in the appearance of your eyes or vision
should be investigated further. Some examples include:
The following may be indications of potentially serious
problems that might require emergency medical attention:
Getting professional eye care
Wearing contact lenses
Pregnancy and your vision
Computers and your eyes
Healthy living, healthy vision
20/20 at 40 - our adult vision health initiative
Growing older with good vision
Medicare benefits and your eyes
Test your eyes
Living with low vision
Vision care financial assistance information
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