Zei Gezunt: Prevention and Wellness
Healthy Eyes
Editor: Yael Rosenberg, RN, B.S.H
• Description
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Statistics
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Questions to ask an expert
• General Tips
• Products
and Services
• Books and Publications Description
Healthy vision is attained through healthy eyes. So if an individual
would like to maintain good eyesight even as they age it is important to
practice both good health habits and preventative measures. Statistical studies show the following:
17% of Americans ages 45 or older have some type of vision impairment.
The percentage rises as the individual ages. The American Academy of
Ophthalmology reports staggering statistics about loss of vision; every
few seconds someone in the world goes blind while every minute a child
loses their vision.
Questions to ask the
expert
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How many years experience have you
had helping individuals maintain good eye sight, prevent disease or
injury or treat eye disorders
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What is your success rate
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Certificates and Licenses
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References
General Tips
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Stop smoking (this
may reduce the risk of acquiring such eye disorders as Age Related
Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Glaucoma
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Maintain good
nutrition (add foods rich in omega-3 oils such as fish of flaxseed)
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Exercise regularly
(prevents health issues that affect the eyes and vision)
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Keep your blood
pressure under control (high blood pressure may be a contributing factor
in developing glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy)
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Wear a hat and
sunglasses with ultraviolet (UV) protection whenever you are outdoors
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Get regular,
comprehensive eye examinations: Current recommendations are:
8At
least once between the ages of 20-29
8At
least twice between the the ages 30-39
8Every
two years ages between the ages of 40-64
8Every
1 to 2 years ages 65 and over
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Rest your eyes for
five minutes every thirty minutes when using a computer, reading or
sewing
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To maintain the tear
film on the cornea blink on a regular basis
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Change the focus of
your eyes when driving for long periods of time
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To avoid injuring
your eyes always wear protective eye wear when using electrical tools,
you are involved in activity that may cause splashing of caustic
material into the eyes or certain sports activities.
List of Products & Services
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Herbal Remedies - Natural Remedies:
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and Publications
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How to Have Healthy Eyes for Life! (Paperback) by Paul H. Ernest
(Author)
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Fact and Fiction of Healthy Vision: Eye Care for Adults and Children
(The Praeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living) (Hardcover)
by Clyde K. Kitchen
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Healthy Eyes DVD
Alternative Treatment Methods
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Breastfeeding
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Colds and Flu Prevention
• Healthy Eyes
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Health Immunity
• Healthy
Housekeeping
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Smoking Cessation
• Wrinkles Prevention
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