Has it been a while since you’ve gotten your eyes checked out? If you’ve been avoiding the eye doctor (though we can’t imagine why you would!), let us tell you what to expect when you arrive in our Las Vegas practice. First of all, you should understand that regular eye exams are critical for preventing, diagnosing, and treating ailments like glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeration. Typically, adults should get an eye exam every two years, or once a year after they turn 60. If you’ve got little ones, be sure to check their eyes at six months, three years-old, and just before they start the first grade. If your eye exam is triggered by a vision problem you’re experiencing, let us know when you call to set the appointment. This will help our doctors prepare for your visit. If you currently wear...
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March Toward Better Vision Tip #3: Elderly Vision Care
One of the most common complaints about getting older is continually worsening vision. If you’re over 60, you may have already experienced a greater difficulty reading, seeing road signs, or even vision problems like glaucoma and cataracts. But it’s not too late to improve your eye health; in fact, making some healthy changes can help you preserve your vision so that you can enjoy your “mature” years in better spirits. See your doctor: You may think that low vision problems, like blurred or hazy sight or worsening peripheral vision, is just a side effect of getting older. But these issues could be symptoms of an underlying condition. It’s important to see your eye doctor to discuss your low vision problems so you can work together to improve your overall eye health. Keep other health problems in check: Many systemic health problems – like heart disease,...
March Toward Better Vision Tip #2: Nutrition and Vision
They say you are what you eat, but did you know that that greasy burger or glazed jelly-filled donut isn’t just affecting your waistline? What you eat also has the potential to affect your eyesight. Not only do your eyes require important vitamins and nutrients to function their best, but practicing good nutrition can also help you prevent type 2 diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults. If you’re wondering what kinds of foods your eyes love, you’re in the right place. The following nutrients are great for your eyes – and the rest of your body! We’ve listed our favorite whole, healthy foods containing each nutrient so you’ll be sure to incorporate them on a regular basis. Omega-3 fatty acids: salmon and other fish, flaxseed, olive, canola, and fish oil, and eggs Lutein: kale, spinach, chard, and other leafy greens, eggs,...