Can You Prevent The Decline Of Vision?

With aging bodies, come aging eyes. What can you do to prevent the decline of vision? Surprisingly, proper eye care for people over 50 (screening, diagnosis and treatment) can help to delay and even prevent vision decline.

Over half of baby boomers will develop an age-related eye disease. However, a recent study suggests more people are interested losing extra weight or eliminating back pain. Unfortunately, people don’t realize what’s at stake when it comes to their vision, assuming vision decline is something that is inevitable and expected. It doesn’t have to be! Appropriate Eye care for people over 50 can prevent the “inevitable” affects aging has on the eye.

Of course, aging and the affect it has on eyes is dependent on various factors (lifestyle, exposure, genetics). However, there are things you can do to reduce this affect.

Reduce The Effects Of Aging

• First, listen to your body. If something seems wrong or if you begin to question your vision, talk to a doctor. Always follow your instinct if something seems amiss.
• Have a baseline eye exam at age 40 to assess your eye health and receive personalized eye care tips, based on family history and lifestyle. After that, you should visit your eye doctor for a check up at least once a year, perhaps more often if recommended by your doctor.
• If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye diseases, you should visit your eye care provider more regularly. There are probably drops or other medication you should be taking. Be sure to remain consistent and diligent with these medications, to treat and prevent any eye diseases that would lead to vision decline.
• Always wear some type of eye protection when going outside. Wearing special UV protection sunglasses and contacts protect the eyes more directly by blocking the effects of damaging rays, while a hat can help to shade your eyes. Avoid sun exposure between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, as those are the most dangerous.
• There are so many links to good eye health and proper nutrition. Make healthy choices, with a diet hight in antioxidants from fruits and vegetables, to prevent the decline of vision. Ask your doctor which eye care supplement may be right for you. There may be a specific vitamin to promote eye care for people over 50, which should sometimes be recommended on a individual basis.

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Eye care for people over 50 does not have to hard, if done the right way, and can make all the difference. Use these tips today and begin preventing vision decline! If you would like more eye health information, take a look at the rest of our blogs. If you have another question, please feel free to contact us HERE. We’re here to help!

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