In the past, dry eye was largely a condition found in seniors and postmenopausal women or as a side effect of certain medical conditions or medications. Now, as a result of the increased amount of time we spend on screens, optometrists are seeing more frequent cases of dry eye, even in our younger clientele.
Awareness and proactive prevention are the best ways to keep dry eye at bay or ensure a mild case doesn’t worsen. Always schedule an appointment with an optometrist if you experience consistent pain, discomfort, irritation, or other unusual symptoms with your eyes or vision. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/dry-eye-prevention-and-treatment/ Eye strain is more than just a nuisance or discomfort; it’s a sign your eyes are working too hard. This perpetual strain leads to preventable vision loss. Taking care of your body and your eyes are the foundation of vision health and reduce the speed at which you experience age-related eye conditions or increased dependency on eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/prevent-eye-strain-do-you-honor-the-20-20-20-rule/ If you review a list of some of the most common eye conditions leading to vision loss (diabetic retinopathy or cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration), you’ll notice how many of them are directly influenced by the patient's lifestyle choices and overall health.
Rather than looking at the eyes and vision as the only focus, we prefer to make eye health part of a larger picture perspective. Read the rest of this article at https://eyetoeyefamilyvisioncare.com/healthy-lifestyle-choices-for-eye-health/ |
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