Treat Your Eyes Right, Ladies

It may come as a surprise but the fact is that gender is actually one of the determining factors for eye health. Yes, you’ve read that right! Research studies have shown than women are more prone to eye diseases such as cataract and macular degeneration compared to men. When it comes to the risk factors for these eye diseases, women beat men. So be careful ladies as you have higher rate of vision loss.

Just like everything else, preventive care is the most ideal thing to do when it comes to eye health. Know what are the risks involved and how to prevent them. This guideline from Ottawa Optometrist, Dr. Zahiri, shows how to keep your eyes healthy ladies.

guidelines of how to take care of your eyes

Healthy Foods For Healthy Eyes

Eating right is not only good for your body but it is also very beneficial for your eyes. Do you know what foods you should be eating to keep your eyes healthy?

If you are not yet a fan of healthy diet, you should start thinking about it now. Healthy food options make a huge difference in your vision. They help protect your eyes from the risks of threatening eye diseases.

Here is an infographic from Ottawa Eye Clinic presenting the 7 key nutrients that your eyes need to stay healthy.

 

 eating healthy foods for healthy eyes

The Effects of Blue Light

 

Staring at a screen for a long period of time can cause serious eye issues. Screens release blue light that is harmful to the eyes. This blue light can cause long term damage to the eyes if not controlled immediately. Sadly, this is one of the negative effects of technology.

In today’s world, it is almost impossible not to use gadget but it doesn’t mean that you can’t protect your eyes anymore. What you can do is take regular breaks. Every 20 minutes, rest your eyes. You can shift your sight to somewhere at least 20 feet away for about 20 seconds. This is the so-called 20-20-20 eye rule.

the effects of blue light