HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR EYE HEALTH?
- LIGHT
Light is fundamental for your vision, but light can also be the cause of premature eye ageing. UV rays are dangerous to your eyes like they are to your skin. They accumulate over a lifetime, accelerating eye ageing and the development of cataracts. Harmful Blue-Violet light is one of the factors recently identified which can cause damage to retinal cells.
When out and about in the sun, ensure you’re wearing sun protective lenses. Sun protective lenses will again help to protect your eyes from harmful UV light.
- LENSES
Lenses enhance your visual comfort and acuity, which avoids over-working your eyes. You can also reduce your risks of eyestrain by following the 20-20-20 rule. If you regularly work on a computer, take a break every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Wearing the right lenses is important in order to suit your individual needs. Attending regular eye examinations is one of the easiest ways to identify any emerging problems with your eye health. Opticians are able to identify any problems with your vision or eyes and offer treatment depending on the problem. Eye examinations are also the best way to check your prescription lenses are doing their job properly.
- LENS TECHNOLOGIES
EyeProtect System is a unique embedded filtration system in your lens, offering front and back protection from harmful UV and Blue-Violet light. Eye Protect System will partially filter Blue-Violet light and absorb UV light, before it reaches your eyes. Lenses combined with Eye Protect System are aesthetically clear and have enhanced colour perception.
Transitions technology is light intelligent. If combined with your lens solution your lenses will automatically adapt to changing light condition and help protect against harmful UV and Blue-Violet light indoors and outdoors.
- DIET
Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens such as spinach and kale, as this can support your eye health. Your eyes also benefit from omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, seaweed and certain seeds. Maintain a healthy weight, as obesity can increase your risk of developing diabetes, which can lead to vision loss due to diabetic eye disease.
- REGULAR EYE EXAMS
Check your vision regularly. Your eye health is just as important as the rest of your body’s health. You look after your skin by washing your face; why should your eyes miss out on being taken care of? Why not schedule your next eye test appointment with one of our qualified optometrists?