Dr. Colvard - Keys To Good Eye Health
Dr. Michael Colvard is widely recognized as one of the nation's pre-eminent cataract surgeons. He serves as the director of the Colvard Eye Center, Medical Director of the Friends of Vision Foundation and is active as a volunteer on the clinical faculty of UCLA . Dr. Colvard trained at Mayo Clinic, has published widely... more
You can take simple steps to keep your eyes healthy:
Eat healthy foods. Be sure to have plenty of dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collard greens. Eating fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids - like salmon, tuna, halibut - are good for your eyes too.
Get active. Being physically active helps you stay healthy. You can also lower your risk of health conditions that can cause eye health or vision problems – like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Quit smoking. Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs – you can hurt your eyes too. Smoking increases your risk of diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts Dash and can harm the optic nerve.
Wear sunglasses. Protect your eyes from the sun by wearing sunglasses – even on cloudy days. Be sure to look for sunglasses the Block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB radiation.
