{"id":9963,"date":"2021-02-18T06:53:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T06:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=9963"},"modified":"2021-08-12T06:46:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T06:46:03","slug":"eyes-and-obesity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/eyes-and-nutrition\/eyes-and-obesity\/","title":{"rendered":"Eyes and Obesity"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Obesity is a global medical epidemic, research clearly shows the direct correlation between obesity and eye diseases.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Studies show that obesity increases the risk of serious eye diseases, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-diabetes-and-the-eyes\/5-tips-to-prevent-diabetic-retinopathy\/are-you-at-risk-for-diabetic-eye-damage\/\">diabetic retinopathy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/macular-degeneration-guide\/wet-macular-degeneration-amd\/\">wet macular degeneration<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/glaucoma-guide\/glaucoma\/\">glaucoma<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It is well known that obesity can affect health in numerous ways, from diabetes to cardiovascular disease\u2014 but few understand the impact obesity can have on eye health and vision.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers at the Goldschleger Eye Institute at the Sheba Medical Center, found a consistent correlation between obesity and the development of serious and sight-threatening eye conditions as well as strokes and other vascular diseases.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Obesity statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Obesity has become a world-wide medical epidemic\u2014 consider these statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">More than 39% adults (ages 18 and older) are overweight<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Over 13% of all adults are obese<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Over 20% of children and adolescents (ages 5-19) are overweight or obese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What is considered a healthy weight?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Every person is different and therefore, your \u201chealthy weight goals\u201d will be different than your friend\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>To determine if you are a healthy weight for your height and age, your doctor will calculate your body mass index (BMI).<\/p>\n<p>A BMI score is calculated based on tissue mass (muscle, fat, and bone) and height, and is measured as kg\/m2.<\/p>\n<p>BMI scores are generally interpreted as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Underweight: under 18.5 kg\/m2<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Normal weight: 18.6 to 24.9 kg\/m2<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Overweight: 25 to 29.9 kg\/m2<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Obese: over 30 kg\/m2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, it is important to keep in mind that since every person is different, these numbers may not be a clear indication of a healthy weight. For example, someone who is very muscular may have a high BMI because muscle weighs more than fat, but this doesn\u2019t mean that he is obese.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is always best to speak with your doctor or nutritionist to determine your individual weight goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your weight places you in the obese range, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1626436974964000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_wx_u48AzmMdgLd8cP_CE2se3YA\">contact an eye doctor<\/a> near you, who can discuss the best options to keep your vision clear and eyes healthy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/eyes-and-nutrition\/can-sugar-affect-eye-health\/\">Can Sugar Affect Eye Health?<\/a><\/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>How does obesity affect the eyes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>The primary impact obesity has on the body is the increased risk of peripheral artery disease and diabetes.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>These diseases can cause significant damage to the eyes, kidneys and feet.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the eyes, obesity can cause serious sight-threatening retinal diseases. These diseases develop when the tiny blood vessels in the eyes become weakened and can no longer supply oxygen and other essential nutrients to the ocular region.<\/p>\n<p>When the eyes are deprived of oxygen and nutrients, a variety of eye conditions can develop, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-diabetes-and-the-eyes\/diabetic-retinopathy\/\">Diabetic retinopathy<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/glaucoma-guide\/glaucoma\/\">Glaucoma<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-eye-conditions\/retinal-diseases\/\">Retinal diseases and vein occlusions<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/neuro-optometry\/can-a-stroke-cause-vision-problems\/\">Stroke-related vision loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/macular-degeneration-guide\/dry-macular-degeneration-amd\/\">Age-related macular degeneration\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/eye-conditions\/guide-to-cataracts\/cataract-faqs\/\">Cataracts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to maintain a healthy weight\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Leading an active lifestyle and consuming a well balanced diet can help you maintain a healthy weight and improve your overall health\u2014 and your ocular health as well.<\/p>\n<p><b>Working with a nutritionist <\/b>who understands your weight goals and can teach you how to eat healthy, nutritious meals that will help you to lose weight is strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>Certain essential nutrients such as vitamins C and E, zeaxanthin, omega-3, zinc, and lutein have been shown to protect the eyes and prevent eye disease. Speak to your nutritionist about ways to incorporate these nutrients into your diet.<\/p>\n<p><b>Consider joining a gym<\/b> or fitness class to encourage your new healthy habits. Studies show that recruiting an exercise partner or joining an exercise class with similar fitness goals, will encourage you to stick to your exercise routine.<\/p>\n<p><b>While keeping an eye on your weight and maintaining an active lifestyle can help to reduce your risk of disease, having regular eye exams is just as crucial.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>With annual eye exams, your eye doctor can identify early signs of eye disease and offer effective treatments to keep your eyes healthy and preserve your vision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/\">Guide to Eye Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1626436974964000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_wx_u48AzmMdgLd8cP_CE2se3YA\">Schedule an appointment<\/a> with an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam, and to discuss any questions you may have about your eye health and to ensure you enjoy life to the fullest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>Maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce your risk of developing serious eye diseases in the future&#8230;so why not begin now?<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obesity is a global medical epidemic, research clearly shows the direct correlation between obesity and eye diseases. 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