Healthy Sight Is A Way Of Life.
When we’re talking about healthy sight, we’re really
talking about the immediate, short and long-term care and protection of your
vision—the sense that provides you with a unique and personal view of the world.
So much of what we learn, what we experience, and what we enjoy comes to us
through our eyes.
Healthy Sight isn’t a slogan; it’s a way of life that
enhances your everyday vision while preserving the well-being of your eyes. It
means getting regular checkups. Healthy sight means wearing the correct
prescription if corrective lenses or contacts are needed. It means knowing how
to protect your eyes from glare, from the sun’s harmful UV rays, from the
hazards of extreme activities. It means understanding how lifestyle, diet and
personal habits can affect the way you see—today and tomorrow.
And healthy sight means protecting your children’s vision
as well.
Healthy body. Healthy habits. Healthy sight.
Your eyes are a part of your body. Some of the same healthy
habits that protect your general health also promote healthy sight:
- Eating a balanced diet rich in fiber, fruits and vegetables
- Drinking water to hydrate your body and your eyes
- Not smoking, and avoiding long-term smoke exposure
- Wearing ultraviolet (UV) protection
- Considering appropriate vitamin supplements
Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E and carotenoids such
as Lutein and Zeaxanthin have shown some promise in research studies at reducing
the risk and progression of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration
(AMD).
Additional healthy sight reminders.
Research shows a surprising number of healthy sight habits
go overlooked, like fully treating diagnosed eye problems with proper medication
when prescribed. That means following the directions to the letter until the
medicine is gone.
Also remember to share any current medication prescription
information with your eye doctor, as there may be unwanted visual side effects
when mixing eye medicine with other prescriptions.
You’d be surprised how many of us admit to working in low
light or poor lighting situations—be sure to utilize proper, even lighting when
reading or doing work that requires concentration. And adjust your computer
screen lighting to fit your environment.
Both glare and UV radiation present particular visual
hazards and dangers. Take the time to understand how to minimize both, with
protective lenses or lens products that have glare reduction and 100% UV
blockage built-in.
There’s more—much more—to consider if you truly wish to
commit to healthy sight. Considerations you’ll find completely explained
throughout the EyeGlass Guide.