Every morning I go for a run, and on my way back home I pass a coffee shop with a sign that says, “Breakfast of the Day”. Without hesitating, I stop and place my order. I’ve been doing this for many years but recently I noticed that I’ve been getting something different than what I thought I ordered. When I complained about my order, they were quick to show me the menu and I realized I read it wrong. This happened twice so I made an appointment with an eye doctor. At the appointment, I was diagnosed with astigmatism and realized I should have seen the eye doctor a lot sooner.
July is Healthy Vision month and it’s very important to make our vision a priority. Here are 8 things you can do right now to protect your vision:
1) Find an eye doctor you trust
2) Ask how often you need a dilated eye exam
3) Add more movement to your day.
4) Get your family talking… about eye health history
5) Step up your healthy eating game
6) Make a habit of wearing your sunglasses – even on cloudy days.
7) Stay on top of long- term health conditions – like diabetes and high blood pressure.
8) If you smoke, make a quit plan
For more information visit: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/8-things-you-can-do-right-now-protect-your-vision