With 2023 well underway, many of us are hard at work on our New Year’s Resolutions, and improving your health might be one of them. You might think there’s no such thing as “age-proofing” your eyesight- but there are ways you can help reduce the rate at which your eyes age. Focusing on these three areas of protection for your eyes will benefit your overall health, so it’s a win-win! Read below to learn more about three ways that you can optimize your eye health in 2023 and beyond:
Good Nutrition: It might seem obvious, but focusing on good nutrition is critical to improving your eye health. When choosing what to eat throughout the day, make sure you’re getting the nutrients that your eyes need to stay healthy. Choose foods rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, and omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. If needed, there are even supplements out there designed to directly support eye health- check with your doctor and optometrist to see if this would be right for you.
Regular Exercise: Regular exercise is helpful across the board for your overall health, but it’s also essential for keeping your vision from diminishing. One study of more than 15,000 people discovered that people who exercised and drank occasionally had less vision loss over a 20 year period than people who did not exercise and did not drink. This finding outlines the importance of exercise, without a doubt. Find a workout routine that you enjoy and can stick with- whether it’s yoga, running, weight lifting, or any other form of exercise.
Quit Smoking and Limit Alcohol Intake: If you smoke tobacco, there’s never a better time to quit than now! Smoking tobacco increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), cataracts, glaucoma and more. It’s also common knowledge that alcohol can impact your vision during use. The long term effects of alcohol consumption can increase your risk of eye disease as well. Limiting your intake of alcohol, or stopping altogether, will greatly enhance your eye health and overall health in the long run.
Working on making these healthy changes to your life in 2023 is a sound investment in your eye health going forward. Whether you are young, or older, it’s never too late to prioritize your health and do what you can to prevent disease now. We hope this helps you to make 2023 your healthiest year yet!
If you want to get better glasses in 2023, we can help with that! Just contact the Optical Shop at Westport at (203) 222-7870 or OpticalShopofWestport@gmail.comto make an appointment! We will give you a customized recommendation on what glasses would flatter you the most!