{"id":20782,"date":"2022-06-29T17:30:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T17:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=20782"},"modified":"2022-06-29T17:30:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T17:30:58","slug":"6-habits-for-a-healthy-retina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-retinal-diseases\/6-habits-for-a-healthy-retina\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Habits for a Healthy Retina"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Adopt these 6 lifestyle habits to help maintain your eye health and vision.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>We all know that \u2018good living\u2019 that supports a healthy lifestyle comes in various forms, such as eating a balanced diet, regular exercise and maintaining\u00a0 control over your blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are other healthy habits that can also protect your eyes \u2014 especially your retinas that sit at the very back of each of your eyes.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why is the retina important?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/how-does-the-eye-work\/eye-anatomy-the-back-of-the-eye\/\">retina<\/a> is the nerve layer at the back of your eye that detects incoming light and sends visual signals to your brain.<\/p>\n<p>Retinal diseases such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-diabetes-and-the-eyes\/diabetic-retinopathy\/\">diabetic retinopathy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/macular-degeneration-guide\/\">age-related macular degeneration (AMD)<\/a> are among the top leading causes of vision loss and blindness, worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help support your retinal health:<\/p>\n<h2>1.<b> Regular dilated eye exams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-exams\/why-are-annual-eye-exams-important\/are-dilated-eye-exams-important\/\">Regular dilated eye exams<\/a> facilitate early detection of retinal conditions, before extensive damage can occur.<\/p>\n<p>Many retinal diseases have few noticeable symptoms in the early stages, so frequent eye exams are vital to keep your eyes healthy.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Eat plenty of vitamin and nutrient-rich foods<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Research shows that consuming a diet high in the nutrients <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/eyes-and-nutrition\/\">lutein and zeaxanthin<\/a> has been associated with a lower risk of AMD.<\/p>\n<p>These nutrients are all found in dark leafy greens, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Rocket (Arugula)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Bok choy (Chinese chard)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Collard greens<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Kale<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mustard greens<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Rapini<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Swiss chard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Fish is also recommended for maintaining eye health.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Salmon and other fish have omega-3 fatty acids, known as \u201chealthy\u201d fats. Omega-3 fatty acids contribute to visual development and retinal health.<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Quit smoking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/does-smoking-affect-the-eyes\/\">Smoking<\/a> can increase your risk of permanent vision loss and blindness.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In fact, research shows that people who smoke are significantly more likely than non-smokers to develop AMD.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">Contact an eye doctor near your<\/a> to learn more ways to protect your eye health and vision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-retinal-diseases\/retinal-detachment\/\">Retinal Detachment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>4. Control blood sugar, pressure and cholesterol<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-diabetes-and-the-eyes\/diabetes-and-eye-health-8-faqs\/\">diabetes<\/a>, one of the best ways to lower your risk of vision loss and prevent diabetic eye disease is to closely monitor and manage your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown that people who walk for exercise are less likely to develop macular problems.<\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Know your family history<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Inform your eye doctor if anyone in your family has been diagnosed with an eye health or vision problem. Many eye conditions including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/glaucoma-guide\/\">glaucoma<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/macular-degeneration-guide\/\">AMD<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-diabetes-and-the-eyes\/why-does-diabetes-cause-blurry-vision\/a-deeper-understanding-of-diabetic-retinopathy\/\">diabetic retinopathy<\/a> and even<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-retinal-diseases\/retinal-detachment\/\"> retinal detachment<\/a> have a strong genetic component.<\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Protect your eyes from UV rays<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage your skin and your eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Wear a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-optical-lenses\/sunglasses\/\">sunglasses<\/a> that provide 100% UV protection and a wide-brimmed hat anytime you venture outdoors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-optical-lenses\/sunglasses\/what-do-polarized-lenses-do\/\">Polarized sunglasses<\/a> are recommended if you like to spend time on the water, fishing or yachting, or while playing in the snow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you notice any changes in your vision, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">schedule a comprehensive eye exam<\/a> as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/guide-to-retinal-diseases\/\">Guide to Retinal Diseases<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Pay close attention to your vision and see your eye doctor as soon as possible if you experience any changes in your vision.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adopt these 6 lifestyle habits to help maintain your eye health and vision. 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