Tips on how to protect eyes and vision
1. Know your risk factors for eye diseases. Be aware of your personal health and your family’s health history. For example: · Do you or anyone in your family have diabetes? · Is there a personal of family history of high blood pressure? · Are you over 65 years of age? · Are you of African descent and over the age of 40? · Any of these traits increase your risk for sight-threatening eye diseases. 2. Have your blood sugar and blood pressure checked regularly. If undetected or left untreated, these diseases can cause serious eye problems. In particular, diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to vision loss from diabetic retinopathy and eye strokes. 3. Pay attention to any changes in your vision. If you start noticing changes in your vision, consult an eye doctor i...