As you age, your eyes may experience changes. Regular visits to your optometrist become even more important as the years go by, to help you maintain good vision. At Andrew Stone Optometry in Columbia, MO, we care for your eyes at all stages of life.
How Aging Affects Your Eyes
The passing of years can make individuals more vulnerable to eye diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Medical conditions associated with aging can also lead to diabetes, which can lead to diabetic retinopathy.
Eat A Healthy Diet
Eating a healthy diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat, fish, legumes, nuts, whole grains, and healthy oils is especially important as you age. Foods that are high in certain elements, such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin C, zeaxanthin, and lutein to keep eyes healthy.
Get Regular Exercise
Exercise not only helps you manage your weight; it can help you to enjoy better circulation and better vision.
Use Eye Protection
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from damaging ultraviolet rays. When working with materials or chemicals, wear goggles to prevent eye injuries.
Manage Your Medical Conditions
A number of medical conditions can affect your vision. If you have diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or other problem, see your doctor regularly to manage your condition properly.
See Your Eye Doctor Regularly
Your eye doctor can detect the small changes in eye structure that signal the onset of an eye disease of aging.
Make Andrew Stone Optometry Your Optometrist To Maintain Eye Health Throughout Life
Dr. Andrew Stone and the team at Andrew Stone Optometry are committed to providing quality vision care for all their patients in Columbia, MO, and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of eye care services, including exams, eyeglass fitting, contact lens fitting, management of eye diseases, and corneal reshaping therapy in Columbia, MO. Call Andrew Stone Optometry today at 573-445-7750 for an appointment to have your eyes checked and to learn the best ways to care for your eyes as you age.
