See Spring in All Its Beauty

By Mercyhealth

Warmer weather brings blooming flowers, green trees, and the return of bright-feathered birds. As another spring approaches, are your eyes ready to take in all its beauty? 

Maintaining your eye health is important at all stages of life and becomes more essential as you age. Healthy vision plays a vital role in maintaining overall health, safety and independence. To highlight the importance of healthy eyes, the American Optometric Association recognizes March as Save Your Vision Month, a reminder to schedule regular eye exams and stay mindful of the everyday steps you can take to protect your sight.

The National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging offer some helpful tips to keep you and your eyes healthy. One tip is especially helpful as warm weather approaches. When you’re outside, protect your eyes from harmful UV rays by wearing a hat and sunglasses. For those who spend long hours on computers or digital devices, remember the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain. Other ways to support eye health include eating a healthy diet, maintaining healthy blood pressure, staying active, managing your weight and not smoking.

By making eye health a priority, you can fully enjoy all the beauty this spring has to offer.

To learn more about how you can take control of your eye health or to make an appointment with a Mercyhealth ophthalmologist or optometrist, visit mercyhealthsystem.org or call (888) 39-MERCY.