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Eye health resolutions
| 6 easy steps for healthy eyes |
- Have your eyes examined regularly by an eye care professional. Serious conditions can be present in your eye without symptoms. Others progress rapidly if left untreated. Early detection is key
- Quit for your eyes. People who smoke are nearly seven times more likely to develop AMD (Age related macular disease), the number one cause of significant vision loss in Canadians over 50. Quitting now can reduce the risk.
- Eat healthy. Brightly-coloured fruits and vegetables are great for your eyes. Choose foods rich in vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, zinc, and lutein. Eye healthy foods include melons, citrus fruits, carrots, spinach, kale and eggs.
- Keep active. Excess weight, a sedentary lifestyle, and high blood pressure are risk factors for several eye conditions. Walk, run, dance or ski for your eyes.
- Protect your eyes from sunlight. Wear a hat with a brim and choose sunglasses that provide at least 98 per cent protection from UV rays.
- Wear eye protection. When playing sports or working with power tools, use Canadian Standards Association-approved safety glasses or goggles. Most hardware and sporting goods stores carry a good selection.
Sources : www.cnib.ca
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