Let's face it, most of us don't even think about what an amazing thing our eyes are. We see color, distance, and everything in between. We usually don't do anything about our vision until we are forced to because we can't see signs or can pick out the words in a book. We really shouldn't wait till then to take care of our vision. Here are some things that you can do on a daily bases to take care of your eyes.
You Will One Day Need Glasses. While there are always exceptions to this rule, the fact is that the majority of people will wear some sort of corrective eyewear at during some period of their life.
Although it is quite difficult to determine beforehand exactly how bad your vision may get, it is wishful thinking to imagine that your eyes will stay in perfect condition forever. So while today might not be that day, make sure you understand that you will probably have to start paying for glasses or contact lenses at some point in your life.
Avoid over using contacts and glasses. Some of us have to wear them to make it through our daily routine, but there can be some real damage that occurs if you wear them too long. Make sure that you have the right prescription as well. When we are talking about not wearing your contacts or glasses for too long, we are really saying to not sleep with them on or wear them when you are doing certain sports. Your eyes need oxygen and sometimes contacts can block the flow of oxygen to your eyes.
Avoid eye drops. Although eye drops can help with the itch, they actually constrict the blood flow to the cornea and can deprive your eyes of the oxygen they need. If you use eye drops too much, you will start to notice more redness in your eyes. Ultimately your body will become more dependent on the chemicals which will lead to some serious problems.
As you look into this procedure, keep an open mind. Take all the suggestions of the professionals under serious consideration and avoid making the call based on emotionally based desires. The last thing you want is to have the surgery go wrong because you're determined to ignore suggestions to get what you think should be possible. Risks and Side Effects. Because Lasik is a surgery, there are some risks and unpleasant side effects that can occur. Immediately after the procedure patients may experience dry eye. Lasik can decrease tear production on a temporary basis, leaving your eye feeling dry. You may also notice that a reduction in night vision or 'disturbances' in your vision like halos around light sources, etc.
Make sure that you have good lighting in your house and where you work is a great way to ensure good vision. Many times people will turn off all of the lights in their house when watching a movie, but this can cause some damage to your eyes.
Insurance for vision care is important, and can be very beneficial, but it simply must be planned out and bought in the right way. Unlike regular health insurance, which tends to act as a safety net, vision insurance should be considered more carefully. Unless you don't mind throwing extra money into your insurance policy, research exactly what a vision insurance add-on would provide you with, and make sure that you would be using what it has to offer. So take some time to categorize your vision needs and figure out if you will need new glasses or eyewear soon.
You Will One Day Need Glasses. While there are always exceptions to this rule, the fact is that the majority of people will wear some sort of corrective eyewear at during some period of their life.
Although it is quite difficult to determine beforehand exactly how bad your vision may get, it is wishful thinking to imagine that your eyes will stay in perfect condition forever. So while today might not be that day, make sure you understand that you will probably have to start paying for glasses or contact lenses at some point in your life.
Avoid over using contacts and glasses. Some of us have to wear them to make it through our daily routine, but there can be some real damage that occurs if you wear them too long. Make sure that you have the right prescription as well. When we are talking about not wearing your contacts or glasses for too long, we are really saying to not sleep with them on or wear them when you are doing certain sports. Your eyes need oxygen and sometimes contacts can block the flow of oxygen to your eyes.
Avoid eye drops. Although eye drops can help with the itch, they actually constrict the blood flow to the cornea and can deprive your eyes of the oxygen they need. If you use eye drops too much, you will start to notice more redness in your eyes. Ultimately your body will become more dependent on the chemicals which will lead to some serious problems.
As you look into this procedure, keep an open mind. Take all the suggestions of the professionals under serious consideration and avoid making the call based on emotionally based desires. The last thing you want is to have the surgery go wrong because you're determined to ignore suggestions to get what you think should be possible. Risks and Side Effects. Because Lasik is a surgery, there are some risks and unpleasant side effects that can occur. Immediately after the procedure patients may experience dry eye. Lasik can decrease tear production on a temporary basis, leaving your eye feeling dry. You may also notice that a reduction in night vision or 'disturbances' in your vision like halos around light sources, etc.
Make sure that you have good lighting in your house and where you work is a great way to ensure good vision. Many times people will turn off all of the lights in their house when watching a movie, but this can cause some damage to your eyes.
Insurance for vision care is important, and can be very beneficial, but it simply must be planned out and bought in the right way. Unlike regular health insurance, which tends to act as a safety net, vision insurance should be considered more carefully. Unless you don't mind throwing extra money into your insurance policy, research exactly what a vision insurance add-on would provide you with, and make sure that you would be using what it has to offer. So take some time to categorize your vision needs and figure out if you will need new glasses or eyewear soon.
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