Tips For Better Visionby Hargrave Eye Center

Improve Vision - Eat Well

Eating well can lead to improved vision. !

Nutrient-rich vegetables like spinach have omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamins that help fend off vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts.!

Protein is also important so stock up on nuts and beans.

Don’t Smoke

Quitting smoking is difficult but here’s another reason to try. !

Smoking increases the risk of getting cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular degeneration.

Protect your eyes with sunglasses that protect your eyes from UV

rays.!!

UV rays can lead to macular degeneration and cataracts.!

!Polarized Sunglasses help reduce

glare.!!

Some sunglasses block up to 100% of both UVA/UVB rays. !

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Protect Your Eyes

If you work at a job that requires them, use them.!

!But also for certain sports like

racquetball.!

Protect Your Eyes (Part Two)

Here are some of the consequences of prolonged use of computer and mobile

screens!!

Eyestrain, Blurry vision, Dry eyes, Headaches, Neck, back, and shoulder

pain!!

Computer and Mobile Screens

Here are some things you can do to protect your eyes:!!

Talk to your optometrist about your sunglasses and contact lenses.! !

There are glasses that help with contrast, glare, and eye strain when using these devices.!

!Be cognizant of the angle at which you look at the screens.!

!Use anti-glare screens for computers and mobile devices.!

!Take breaks.!

Computer and Mobile Screens (Part-two)

Lastly…

Go To The Doctor!!!