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Good vision helps you perform well\u2014at home, at work, or behind the wheel. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to take a few simple steps to make sure you help keep your eyesight at its best. A regular eye exam<\/a> is the best way to protect your eyesight \u2013 and an easy precaution to take. Here are some tips to help maintain eye health as you age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat a Balanced Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"fruitAs part of your healthy diet, choose foods rich in antioxidants, like Vitamins A and C; foods like leafy, green vegetables and fish.  Many foods \u2013 especially fatty fish, such as salmon \u2013 contain essential omega-3 fatty acids that are important to the health of the macula, the part of the eye responsible for central vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An inadequate intake of antioxidants, consumption of alcohol or saturated fats may create free-radical reactions that can harm the macula \u2013 the central part of the retina. High-fat diets can also cause deposits that constrict blood flow in the arteries. The eyes are especially sensitive to this, given the small size of the blood vessels that feed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your eyes are unique, and have their own set of nutritional needs. Ocuvite<\/em> eye vitamins are specially designed to provide a balanced combination of nutrients dedicated to the health of your eyes.* Visit Ocuvite.com<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exercise improves blood circulation, which improves oxygen levels to the eyes and the removal of toxins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a good night’s sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll feel the difference when you get the sleep you need. You\u2019ll look great, you\u2019ll perform at home or work\u2014and good rest will support the health of your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash your hands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your hands clean is so important when it comes to your eyes, especially if you\u2019re a contact lens wearer. Before you touch your eye\u2014and before you put in or remove a contact lens\u2014wash your hands with a mild soap and dry with a lint-free towel. Some germs and bacteria that come from your hands can cause eye infections, like bacterial conjunctivitis<\/a> (pink eye). When you touch your eye, whatever is on your fingers goes right onto your eye\u2019s surface. This is one way that people catch colds\u2014rubbing their eyes while they have cold virus germs on their hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t Smoke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smoking exposes your eyes to high levels of oxidative stress. While the connection has not been clearly identified, it is known that smoking increases your risk for a variety of health conditions affecting the eye. To help you quit, visit the American Lung Association\u2019s free online smoking cessation program \u2013 Freedom From Smoking Online \u2013 at www.ffsonline.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear Sunglasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light, choose sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection. Also, wearing a hat with a brim will greatly reduce the amount of UV radiation slipping around the side of your sunglasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devices and Blue Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’re probably using digital devices for hours each day at work and at home. These devices are exposing your eyes to high energy blue light. It’s called blue light because the wavelengths emitted are near the bluer part of the spectrum. Lutein & Zeaxanthin are eye nutrients that are concentrated in the macula and help eyes filter blue light.* Lutein and Zeaxanthin cannot be produced by our bodies on their own, so they must be obtained through diet and\/or supplements. If you don’t think you’re getting enough in your diet, visit Ocuvite.com<\/a> to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some other tips to help when you’re on your computer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n