For your eyes only

Tonight which will be the morning in Utah, I will call my eye doctor to see if I can get in to see him.  He is always super booked so it will be a long shot but worth to try since we din't see him this year. He always sees us both on an annual basis.

My cousin posted on his Facebook feed 8 Tips for Healthy Eyes:  Look, See and Feel Better!

1. Schedule eye exams for your whole family.

A comprehensive eye exam can detect serious problems, like diabetes, before you even know they exist.

 2.     Wear sunglasses.

To protect your eyes from the sun’s UV rays, which can be dangerous even on cloudy days.

 3.     Rest your eyes.

Once every 20 minutes for 20 seconds while on your cell phones, tablet or computer to help prevent eye strain.

  4.     If you smoke, quit!

Smoking increases your risk of cataracts and sight-threatening eye disease.

   5.     Be active.

Regular exercise can delay the onset of age related macular degeneration (the leading cause of permanent vision loss later in life.)

    6.     Wear safety goggles.

An estimated 2.4 million eye injuries occur in the United States each year, and 90 percent of them can be avoided with protective eyewear.

      7.     Drink lots of water.

Without enough water, you can’t produce enough tears to keep your eyes moist and nourished.

8.      Eat your greens.  
A diet rich in fruits, leafy greens and omega-3 acids can help reduce your risk of dry eyes. Macular degeneration, glucose and more. 

These are good reminders.

Con amor,

Vero