Maintaining Your Eye Health

You may think that since you can see well and your eyes are not bothering you, it’s still important to get your eyes checked on a regular basis to prevent problems from occurring. There are lots of silent eye conditions or don’t have any warning signs until your vision is lost. A few tips to keep your eyes healthy:

• Eat right: Eating healthy foods with antioxidants like beta carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E. That would be your colorful fruits and vegetables, especially berries and green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale. Salmon and tuna are also great nutrients for the eyes since they are high in omega-3.
• Keep your body healthy: Regular exercise and move daily to keep your weight, blood sugar, and blood pressure in the normal range. 
• Good hand hygiene: It’s easy to transmit germs, including viruses, into the eyes, possibly causing an infection so avoid rubbing your eyes and keep your hands away from your face.