Keys To Good Eye Health
Dr. William Maxwell is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fresno, CA. Dr. Maxwell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Maxwell can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training.... more
There Are Many Actions You Can Take to Maintain Your eye Health
Go to the eye doctor. You should regularly visit your eye doctor for a dilated eye exam. Many eye diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration have early warning signs only your doctor may notice.
Keep your blood sugar levels normal. Most diabetic blindness is preventable. Make sure you stay on top of your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood suger levels.
Your family's eye health history is important. Take note of your relatives eye health. Any eye diseases they have may be genetic and could have been passed down to you. Tell your eye doctor!
Nutrition plays an important part in eye health. Dark leafy greens, as well as fruits and vegetables, contain vital nutrients that keep your eyes healthy. And don't forget to eat fish with high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.
Quit smoking. Tobaccos use has been linked to cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular degeneration.
Sunglasses are your friend. Go easy on your eyes when your outside; Purchase sun glasses that block 99-100% of UVA and UVB radiation from the sun.
20-20-20 Rule. If you spend a lot of time staring at screens for work, your straining your eyes. Help them to rest by looking away every 20 minutes, and focus on somthing 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This can help reduce eye strain!
