Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

About 12 million Americans over 40 have some form of vision impairment (视力障碍). 【小题1】 So make sure they have the support they need. Learn how to care for your eye health and keep potential problems in control. So what can you do to keep yours eyes healthy?

● 【小题2】 Eye problems aren’t always obvious, so seeing an eye-doctor for a full eye exam is a good idea. This type of exam can check for eye diseases while they’re still in early period and earlier to treat.

● Protect your eyes. Slip on UV-blocking sunglasses when you’re outside, even if it’s cloudy out. And wear safety glasses or goggles when doing home repairs or playing sports.

● Give your eyes a break. 【小题3】 We don’t know how blue light influences vision over time, but in the short term, all those screens can cause eye stress and dry eyes. Take regular screen breaks, and talk to your eye doctor if your dry eye lasts for a long period of time.

● Choose a healthy diet. Increase eye health with fruits and vegetables high in vitamins A, C, and E, like sweet potatoes, oranges, pines, and more. Cold-water fish containing omega-3 fatty acids can help protect eyes. 【小题4】

● Take care of your contact (隐形眼镜). Follow your doctor’s instructions for contact care and only use contact solution to store and clean them. 【小题5】 Turn to Health Grades to connect with the right eye-doctor to check and treat any eye disease.