Make eye exams a part of your family’s health care routine. Just like annual visits to the family doctor and dentist, be sure to schedule an appointment with your ophthalmologists.

Protect your eyes from Ultra Violet (UV) rays year round. Keep your sunglasses handy, even during the cold months. UV rays can damage your eyes even when it’s not summer.

• Eat eye-friendly food rich in antioxidants like spinach, broccoli, peas and tangerines. Your eyes will thank you later in life!

• Give your eyes a break if you spend long periods of time in front of the computer or television. Staring at the screen can strain your eyes. Take frequent breaks and keep your eyes moist by consciously blinking or using artificial tears.

• Quit smoking. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), smoking contributes to the onset of cataracts, macular degeneration, and dry eyes.

• If you have a family history of eye disease, ask your eye doctor for an appropriate examination schedule for you. Early detection is the key to preventing vision loss.

• If you have early dry macular degeneration, take eye vitamins.  Studies show that these specific combinations of vitamins slow down progression.  Ask about our own vitamins, Macular Protect at the front desk.

• Antioxidants have been shown to delay progression of glaucoma and cataracts as well.  Our own Ocular Protect vitamins have these important antioxidants. 

• Dry eyes or rather, Deficient Tear Syndrome can be due to meibomian gland dysfunction therefore causing poor tear film thus causing DTS.  Our Omega line of supplements is a good source of fish oil that will alleviate this common problem.