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1. Get regular eye exams
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An eye doctor can detect diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and cataracts that can cause vision loss if left untreated. Your provider
will test your visual acuity -- how well you can see at different distances -- by reading letters on a printed chart at a distance or by looking through a device known as a phoopter, which has multiple lenses.
2. Take care of your eyes
Vision is affected by many factors, including age, genetics, lifestyle choices, eye conditions, and exposure to harmful light. However, maintaining eye health can help prevent deterioration.
Limiting screen time and taking a lutein and zeaxanthin supplement are good places to start. Also, frequently changing focus, avoiding frequent flashes, and excessive sun exposure are all great ways to protect yourself.
3. Eat a healthy diet
One of the most effective ways to maintain healthy vision is through proper nutrition. Eating foods rich in essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients can help prevent age-related vision loss. A
balanced diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well as healthy fats such as olive oil and fish. Eat plenty of
lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that protect the retina from harmful blue light. These are also found in dark green and yellow vegetables.
4. 運動
Exercise is not only good for your heart, it also protects your eyesight. Exercise reduces the risk of eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Even light cardiovascular activity such as brisk walking or jogging can have a big impact on your eyesight. It increases blood flow to the optic nerve, which is essential for maintaining clear vision.
5. Avoid smoke
Vision is an essential component of overall health, and there are steps you can take to prevent your vision from deteriorating. One of the most important is to quit smoking.
If you are a smoker, quitting smoking reduces your risk of several serious eye diseases and conditions. These include cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and glaucoma.
