When it comes to keeping your eyes healthy and your vision
strong with eye care, Boulder residents need to know what it takes to maintain
the health of their eyes. Many people focus on things like their lungs and
heart, but your eyes are just as important. There are some things that you can
do each day to help ensure optimal eye health.
Getting the Right
Mixture of Nutrients
Your eyes require a variety of nutrients each day to keep
them strong and healthy. These include lutein, zeaxanthin, copper, zinc, vitamin
C and vitamin E. These nutrient have antioxidant properties that help to keep
the structures of your eyes, including your optic nerve and retina, strong and
healthy. Ideally, you want to get these nutrients from your diet as much as
possible. If you have difficulty doing so, you can talk to your doctor about
recommending a supplement to ensure these nutrients.
Exercise Regularly
You already know that regular exercise is critical for
better overall health. It is important to exercise most days per week and to be
as active as possible. If you are new to exercising, you want to do it under a
doctor's supervision to ensure safety. Your doctor can help you to craft an
exercise plan that addresses any specific needs or limitations that you have.
Make sure to keep up with it and let your doctor know how you are doing to
ensure any adjustments are made as necessary.
Keep Your Other
Medical Conditions in Check
A lot of medical conditions work together, so when one is
not properly under control, it can affect other areas of your health. For
example, conditions like diabetes, multiple sclerosis and high blood pressure
can all affect the health of your eyes. Make sure that your eye doctor is aware
of your other medical conditions and the treatment plan that you have. He or
she will work with your other doctors to ensure better overall health.
See Your Eye Doctor
Regularly
One to two times a year, you will need to see your eye
doctor for a basic checkup. Even when you see your doctor often for specific
eye conditions, it is important that you maintain your checkups too since these
are looking at things different than what your doctor is focusing on at your
additional visits. Your doctor will give you a schedule to follow in terms of
how often you need to see him or her and for what, so that you get all of the
care that you need.
Now you know more about ensuring proper eye care Boulder.
Make sure to keep these tips in mind so that you can work to keep your good
vision for as long as possible.
