Vision Health

Maintaining good eye health is just like any other form of good health -- it takes a bit of work and preventative care. But the benefits from staying physically healthy, getting regular eye exams and protecting your eyes from injury will be well worth your time.

Maintain Your Health
First, maintain your overall health. Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in young adults? Make sure you are eating well and exercising. In fact, Healthy choices decrease the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol (all known contributors to eye disease).

Second, pay attention to your eye health. Just like you would schedule an annual physical exam, make sure you are getting your eyes examined as often as necessary. Do not wait until you have vision problems ( many times eye disorders and diseases have no initial warning signs, which make regular exams crucial).

Skelton recommends that healthy adults receive a routine eye exam every two to three years, adults with high-risk health problems (i.e. diabetes) every year, adults with glasses every one to two years, adults with contact lenses at least once a year, and those with eye diseases to follow the recommendation of their physician for follow-ups. Children should be examined (preferably by a pediatric ophthalmologist) during their first year and then between their third and fourth year. Beyond those two initial eye exams, consult your pediatrician on how often your children should receive regular screenings, particularly if other family members have vision problems.

However when problems do occur, seek a physician's care immediately. Signs of possible eye problems include the following: flashes of light, blurred vision, seeing black dots, loss of side vision, sudden loss of vision in one eye, discomfort in the eye (i.e. pain, redness, itching, swelling) or any other forms of irritation in the eye or eyelid.

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