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Protecting your eyesight is one of
the most important things you can do to help maintain your quality of life.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1.3 billion
people worldwide live with some form of vision impairment. The organization
also says the leading causes of vision impairment are uncorrected refractive
errors and cataracts, and that the majority of people with vision
impairment are over age 50.
Research has shown that antioxidants may reduce the risk of
cataracts. These antioxidants are obtained from eating a diet containing
plentiful amounts of fruits and colorful or dark green vegetables. Studies
also have shown that eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce your
risk of developing macular degeneration. Consider supplementing your diet with
eye vitamins to make sure you are getting adequate amounts of the nutrients you
need to keep your eyes healthy.
The many dangers of smoking have been well documented. When it
comes to eye health, people who smoke are at greater risk of developing
age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, uveitis and other eye problems.
In addition to taking the above actions, be sure to wear safety glasses when
working with tools or participating in active sports to help prevent eye
injuries that potentially could cause permanent vision loss. There is no
guarantee that you will have perfect vision throughout your lifetime. But
following the steps above will help decrease your risk of developing a
sight-threatening eye problem that could have been prevented.
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