Have You Had Your Eyes Checked Recently? 5 Reasons You Should

Prioritizing eye health is important for total body health, too.

For those of us with healthy eyes, vision is one of our most leaned-on senses.

Research has found that eye health might also be an early indicator of dementia and cognitive decline.

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Pregnancy

There are many changes that happen to your body when you are pregnant.

This can carry over to your eyes, too.

Pregnancy-related vision changes may be attributed to fluid retention, increased blood volume, hormonal fluctuations and more.

While dry eye is usually temporary, there is no need to suffer through the discomfort.

Your eye doctor can help you find relief through treatment like eye drops or other strategies.

Many of us spend more than the recommended amount of time looking at screens.

This means including plenty of nutrient-rich plantsfruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes.

Regular physical activity supports eye health, in part, by increasing blood flow.

If youre heading outdoors, wear your sunglasses.

And ensure youre wearing eye protection for sports and work activities that pose a risk to your eyes.

And position your screen at arms length and slightly below your line of vision.

Your eye health is an important part of your overall healthboth mental and physical.

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