How to look after your eyes in the new year
For lots of people, the new year is a time to commit to looking after yourself better. To eat a little healthier perhaps, or exercise more. But have you thought about your eyes while reviewing your health? Your sight is so important, but there are a lot of conditions and diseases that can put it at risk if you’re not careful. To make it easy for you, our team have put together some tips on how to look after your eyes.
A healthy diet
Eating healthy food can benefit your body in numerous ways, and your eyes are no exception. The best foods for eye health are ones that contain omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C and E, and lutein. Oily fish, leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, and nuts and seeds are all great examples of eye-healthy foods.
Avoid smoking
One of our top eye health care tips is to avoid smoking. If you’re still a smoker and have been considering giving up for the new year, do it for your eye health as well as the rest of your body.
Wear sunglasses
You might feel daft wearing sunglasses in the middle of winter, but those UV rays can still be harmful to your eyes. We have a great range of designer sunglasses in our opticians in Stockport, so come a choose a pair to complement your winter wardrobe.
Contact lens hygiene
If you wear contacts, hygiene is incredibly important. We can’t emphasise just how important it is to follow the instructions given by your optometrist carefully to avoid getting any nasty infections.
Regular eye tests
Keeping up with routine eye tests is one of the most important eye health care tips we can give you. It’s not just about whether you’re going short or long-sighted – we use a number of tests and advanced equipment to check your eyes for signs of certain diseases. Early diagnosis is essential for treatment to be successful, so try not to leave it too long between examinations!
You don’t have to wait until your eye test is due. If there’s something about your eye health that’s concerning you, book an appointment at our opticians in Stockport today.