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KEEPING EYES HEALTHY:

1. Look Away From the Computer ScreenStaring at a computer or phone screen for too long can cause:EyestrainBlurry visionTrouble focusing at a distance

2. Wear SunglassesThe right pair of shades will help protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Too much UV exposure boosts your chances of cataracts and macular degeneration.

3. Eat WellGood eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems.

4. Visit an optometristA lot of eye conditions can be treated, but if you wait too long it’s much more difficult to reverse the damage.Optometrists can detect early signs of serious diseases in the back of the eye.

If you are looking for an optometrist, then look no further.Contact Peermed Optom today.

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CATARACTS CAUSES

CATARACTS CAUSES:

1. Radiation: Radiation-related cataracts, sometimes listed under trauma-related cataracts, occur after the lens has been exposed to radiation.

2. Diabetes: These cataracts, also called diabetic snowflakes because of their shape and gray and white opacity, are fast-developing cataracts.

3. Trauma: Trauma-related cataracts occur when your eye has endured either blunt or penetrating trauma that disrupts your lens fibers.The first step to taking care of your eyes is to speak to your Optom to find out your options.

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A FLAG THAT YOU NEED GLASSES

Some people who need glasses don’t have any symptoms, while others have very clear symptoms. Some symptoms include:

– squinting
– distorted vision
– blurred vision
– headaches
– double vision
– trouble seeing and driving at night
– fuzziness, as in objects don’t have defined, clear lines and things seem a bit hazy

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EYE CARE MYTHS

EYE CARE MYTHS

1. Carrots improves vision
Vitamin A is essential for the body to maintain healthy eyesight and carrots have high amounts of this nutrient. But the body only needs a relatively small amount of vitamin A for vision, and it can be obtained through many sources.

2. If you cross your eyes, they’ll stay that way.
Your eye muscles allow you to move your eyes in all directions. Looking left or right, up or down, won’t force them to remain in those positions, just as crossing the eyes won’t force them to stay that way.

3. Losing vision is an inevitable part of aging
Many vision problems that develop as people age can be treated. Presbyopia, which is near-vision loss, and cataracts can both be remedied to allow adults to see clearly again.

Knowing the facts is important, so is getting your regular eye test to ensure that your eyes are well taken care of.