Good eyesight is important for performing day to day activities. However, people tend to take their eyesight for granted. Without proper eye care, vision loss may set in . As with any other organ of the body, the powers of the eye undergo deterioration with age, but this can be stopped or even slowed down with proper eye care as discussed below.
What are the essentials to maintain good eyesight?
Eat food that enriches vision. Start with fish – especially the varieties rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Research shows that foods rich in vitamin C, E, and zinc are good for the eyes. Eating such food regularly prevents common eye conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Spinach, eggs, nuts, and oranges are also good eye food. Check with an eye doctor at Houston LASIK & Eye in Houston on the different options available based on your present health condition.
Smoking decreases the sharpness and clarity of eye vision. Regular smokers develop hypertension and worse – atherosclerosis. The latter condition hardens nerves and arteries including those that supply blood to the eyes. Consequently, decreased blood flow causes vision loss which can be partial or total.
Ultraviolet rays knowingly or unknowingly decrease vision in the eyes by damaging its lens, if not fully and suddenly, but slowly. Wearing sunglasses not only protects the eyes from the harsh rays of the sun, but also decreases the chances of headaches. Choose glasses that block UVA and UVB radiation and wear the ones that wrap-around so that your eyes are protected from the sides as well.
Does constant computer use lead to vision problems?
Yes, to some extent. However there is no generalized consensus on this. Research has proven that staring at any screen, be it a computer screen or TV screen for hours causes eye strain. If you are wearing contact lenses or glasses, seek a consultation with an eye doctor to ascertain if the contact lenses or glasses have the adequate protection and power to be used for long exposure to computer screens. When peering down at computer screens, the level of your eye should be slightly above the monitor. Try looking away from the computer screen for a minute every ten minutes.
Should I visit an eye doctor?
This goes without question. There are only benefits of having an eye check done at an eye clinic. The resident optometrist can detect early onset of potential irreversible eye conditions such as glaucoma. The finding of such eye conditions could also indicate an underlying health condition such as diabetes. If you are having blurred vision, eye irritation, pain, swelling for more than a day, do not hesitate to seek a consultation. The doctor may suggest a safe LASIK laser eye surgery to correct corneal shape disorientations and produce vision enhancements.
Conclusion
For best results, visit an eye clinic reputed for correction of vision problems. Currently the Houston LASIK & Eye is the only eye clinic offering a comprehensive gamut of services to fit the need of any patient.
Houston LASIK & Eye leads in providing premium LASIK technologies to Houston, Sugar Land, and the surrounding region. The Center’s award-winning medical director introduced revolutionary technologies such as iLASIK to the region. This technology is used by NASA astronauts, Navy SEALS and Air Force fighter pilots. At Houston LASIK & Eye, you can now receive the same treatment. For more information, please call (281) 240-0478 or visit us at www.houston-lasik.com.
About the Author
Amjad Khokhar, M.D. is Chief LASIK Surgeon at Houston LASIK & Eye. Add Dr. Khokhar on Google+ here.
Source:
www.webmd.com
