Our eyes are one of our most important assets, yet few of us take the time to properly care for them.
One easy way to help keep your eyes healthy is to incorporate the right vitamins into your daily routine. When choosing a multivitamin or deciding what groceries to buy, keep an eye out for these vitamins to help improve your optical health and protect vision.
Vitamin A: Often known as the “eye vitamin,” this is an essential part of retina function. Deficiency in this vitamin can affect how your eyes adjust to light changes and reduce night vision.
Vitamin B: The family of B vitamins is responsible for nerve function and essential for circulation in the eyes.
Vitamins C and E: Looking to reduce your risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration? Try to make these vitamins a regular part of your daily intake! Vitamin E deficiency can also cause abnormal eye movements and impaired vision.
Vitamin D: Including enough of this in your diet will also help reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration. A deficiency can lead to blurred vision and problems focusing.
Eating the right foods and taking the right supplements are only part of keeping your eyes healthy. Regular Dallas eye exams are vital to catching any issues early and giving your eyes the best care possible. If you’re experiencing vision problems or just need to schedule your annual checkup, call Carter Eye Center today.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Make Women’s Eye Health A Priority in April
Did you know that two-thirds of blindness and vision impairment occurs in women? Or that experts estimate that 75% of visual impairment is preventable or correctable.
Prevention and care for these issues is a priority during April, Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Even if you aren’t a woman, these issues should still be important to you -- think about your wife, your daughter, your mother. Conditions such as cataracts, dry eyes, Fuchs’ dystrophy, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are diagnosed in more women than men every year.
Not all of the vision issues are preventable, but many are much better treated if caught early. Here are some tips for women to help keep their eyes and vision health:
1. Get regular eye exams.
2. Know your family history and share it with your eye care provider.
3. Eat a healthy diet rich in beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids.
4. Regularly take supplements.
5. Quit smoking, as it increases the risk of eye disease.
6. Wear eye protection to guard against UV light, which has been linked to cataract and AMD development later in life.
If you’re due for a comprehensive Dallas eye exam, now is the time to schedule it! Call Carter Eye Center at 214-775-2773.
Prevention and care for these issues is a priority during April, Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Even if you aren’t a woman, these issues should still be important to you -- think about your wife, your daughter, your mother. Conditions such as cataracts, dry eyes, Fuchs’ dystrophy, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are diagnosed in more women than men every year.
Not all of the vision issues are preventable, but many are much better treated if caught early. Here are some tips for women to help keep their eyes and vision health:
1. Get regular eye exams.
2. Know your family history and share it with your eye care provider.
3. Eat a healthy diet rich in beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids.
4. Regularly take supplements.
5. Quit smoking, as it increases the risk of eye disease.
6. Wear eye protection to guard against UV light, which has been linked to cataract and AMD development later in life.
If you’re due for a comprehensive Dallas eye exam, now is the time to schedule it! Call Carter Eye Center at 214-775-2773.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Reduce Eye Strain From Computers With These Eye Health Tips
Do you spend all day at a computer and suffer from dry eyes, headaches and blurred vision?
If you have these symptoms, you might be experiencing Computer Vision Syndrome, also commonly called computer eyestrain. Several factors can contribute to this affliction, including overuse or misuse of monitors and poor lighting in your work area, as well as other environmental and ergonomic factors.
At Carter Eye Center, we know that quitting your job is probably not an option for this problem, but there are some easy ways to alleviate the symptoms.
1. Take a break! A few minutes away from your computer (and from your desk entirely) each hour can do wonders. If you can’t leave your desk, then sitting back, closing your eyes and relaxing for a few moments still will help greatly
2. Light your workspace properly. If you have the option, use table lamps to the side of your work area, rather than bright overhead lighting or direct sunlight via a window.
3. Blink! Dry air translates to dry eyes, and the easiest fix is to consciously blink -- something that often decreases as computer use increases.
4. Decorate your workspace. Natural plants in your work area can increase humidity and control dust and other particles that can irritate the eyes. Don’t forget to water them, though!
If blurred vision and dry eyes persist, don’t forget to mention these complaints during your annual Dallas eye exam.
If you have these symptoms, you might be experiencing Computer Vision Syndrome, also commonly called computer eyestrain. Several factors can contribute to this affliction, including overuse or misuse of monitors and poor lighting in your work area, as well as other environmental and ergonomic factors.
At Carter Eye Center, we know that quitting your job is probably not an option for this problem, but there are some easy ways to alleviate the symptoms.
1. Take a break! A few minutes away from your computer (and from your desk entirely) each hour can do wonders. If you can’t leave your desk, then sitting back, closing your eyes and relaxing for a few moments still will help greatly
2. Light your workspace properly. If you have the option, use table lamps to the side of your work area, rather than bright overhead lighting or direct sunlight via a window.
3. Blink! Dry air translates to dry eyes, and the easiest fix is to consciously blink -- something that often decreases as computer use increases.
4. Decorate your workspace. Natural plants in your work area can increase humidity and control dust and other particles that can irritate the eyes. Don’t forget to water them, though!
If blurred vision and dry eyes persist, don’t forget to mention these complaints during your annual Dallas eye exam.
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