Top 10 Tips to Healthy Eyes
1. Stop Smoking
If you smoke, stop. Smoking significantly increases the risk of developing cataract and age-related macular degeneration. However long you have smoked its never too late to benefit from quitting and reducing your risk.
2. Eat Healthily
Maintain a healthy diet and weight; obesity is a risk factor for Age Related Macula Degeneration (AMD). Lacking antioxidant vitamins like and C is a risk factor for both cataract and AMD. Include lots of omega-3 found in oily fish, in your diet.
3. Nutritional Supplements
Consider nutritional supplements particularly with a family history of AMD. Some are specifically designed for eye health such as iCaps, Visionace and MacuShield and are found in opticians, pharmacies, and health shops. Flaxseed and evening primrose oil may also help dry eye sufferers.