Healthy Living, Healthy Vision
Take Care of Yourself!
Good health is an important part of good vision. The healthier you are, the better chance you have of avoiding risks to your eyes.
You can lower your risk of eye disease and vision loss if you:
Quitting smoking can have many good effects on your health. Avoiding smoking can also protect the health of your eyes. By quitting smoking, you can help to possibly reduce your risk of developing several different types of eye diseases.
Quitting smoking may reduce your risk of developing:
- Age-related Macular Degeneration/>
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
Quitting smoking will also reduce your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy if you are diabetic.
Lifelong good nutrition may lower your risk of some eye diseases. By eating a healthy, balanced diet, you will have a better chance of staying healthy and keeping your eyes healthy. A lifetime diet rich in certain dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, may reduce your risk of getting AMD.
By eating healthy foods, you will lower your risk of developing other diseases, such as diabetes, which can lead to diabetic eye disease. Diabetes is also a risk factor for developing glaucoma.Staying active is part of a healthy lifestyle that can improve your overall health. Exercising regularly can reduce your risk of developing problems that can lead to eye disease.
Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program.