Eye Health and Safety Month

As we age we will notice changes in our body and one that is very important to keep an eye ;) on is our eyes.

When it comes to our eyes, prevention is very important. October is Eye Health and Safety Month!

When it comes to eyes it all starts as a child.

Some tips for taking care of your children's eye health:

Children should wear reflective clothing on Halloween.
Children (and adults) who play sports should wear protective eye gear during recreational activities.
Children should be playing with age appropriate toys so they can lower the risk of hurting themselves.
Encourage your children to wear protective eye gear when near dust or outside in the sun.

Now let’s talk about you!

The Main Age-Related Vision Changes are:

Changes to color perception: the older we get the way we perceive color changes.
Reduced tear production: As we age our tears produce less and less, which can result in symptoms of dry eye.
Requiring more light to see: as we grow older we need more light to be able to see.
Presbyopia: the majority of adults over 45 begin to struggle with being able to see up close. This is why reading glasses, bifocals, and transition lenses are common.
Increased sensitivity to glare: This usually presents as a problem while driving, but wearing polarized lenses will block the glare.

If you are experiencing any of these it is in your best interest to make an appointment with us to get your eyes checked out!

There are some ways you can keep your eyes safe at home:

Is it time for your annual checkup!? Give us a call!