Simple Steps to Wellness: Save Your Vision: GUWellness: Mind, Body, Soul

Periodic optometric exams are an important part of routine preventive health care. Many eye and vision conditions show no obvious problems. Early diagnosis and treatment are important for having good vision. So, it is important that you have a regular eye exam. If you were wondering how often you should schedule an exam, check http://www.aoa.org/x4725.xml. Some ages should have exams every few years. Some need more frequent exams.

When you have regular eye exams you are not only taking preventative measures for your sight, but you can also be checking for brain tumors, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, and some cancers. In a recent study conducted by the American Optometric Association, 64% of participants knew that diabetes can be detected through a comprehensive eye exam, and only 41% knew that a person with diabetes should have an eye exam at least once a year. One of the more troubling statistics was that 35% of those who don’t use any corrective lenses have not visited an eye specialist for 5 or more years. Another 11% of those people said they get an eye exam every 3-4 years. And the most alarming statistic was that 22% of non-users have never had their eyes checked!

Even though the study showed that respondents indicated eyesight as the sense that they worry most about losing, there are still these surprising statistics!

Protecting your eyes
Not only can sunglasses be a very good fashion statement, if you also emphasize function, you can block the harmful UV rays. You should invest in a pair of glasses that block 99-100% of both UV-A and UV-B radiation, screen out 75-90% of visible light, are perfectly matched in color and absorption, are free of distortion and imperfection, and are grey for proper color recognition.

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
virgin olive oil

Source:
http://www.aoa.org/,
http://www.eyeadvisory.com/top_10_supp.html