Macular
degeneration is a condition of the eyes that can result in
progressively limited vision and eventually total blindness. You can
take steps to prevent macular degeneration, especially if you have risk
factors for the disease, or slow its progression if you already have it.
Please note that even following all preventative steps and your
doctor’s advice may not fully protect you from macular degeneration.
- No Smoking
- Keep a close eye on your weight and cholesterol
- Have a healthy diet
- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and nuts
- Don't forget your vitamins
- Vamp up your eyes: Wear
glasses with 100% UV protection whenever you're outdoors to protect
your eyes from harmful rays. Even on overcast days, the sun's radiation
can still damage your eyes, so don't forget those shades! (Or if you
prefer, you can get a UV protective coating on your regular eyeglasses.
7. See your doctor so that you can continue to see your doctor
Make sure that you see your eye doctor every two years, or more if you
are at special risk for any vision-threatening disorder. Regular eye
exams are one of the best ways you can prevent sight-loss from macular
degeneration and other eye diseases.
It’s
important to stay up to date on eye health information, especially because some eye conditions like Glaucoma have no symptoms. As an adult, you might ask yourself, “
Why get an eye exam?”
Getting an annual eye exam can easily be forgotten, especially with
work, family and other obligations. Make sure you set a reminder in
your smartphone or pencil it in to your calendar to
get a regular eye exam every year.
If it’s been more than a year since your last eye exam, please feel free to drop in to any
20/20 Eyeglass Superstore location or schedule an exam online.
We have over 4000 thousand frames to choose from and we’re known for
having a frame for every face and a price for any budget. We also have
in-house optometrists that are available for full eye examinations.
