Lifestyle Habits That Support Eye Health
Protect your eyes from UV damage by wearing sunglasses outdoors and taking regular breaks from screens to prevent eye strain. Staying hydrated and getting enough sleep also supports tear production and reduces dryness. If you smoke, quitting can lower your risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration.
Good nutrition is another part of maintaining healthy vision, which is why we offer supplements. Combining smart lifestyle choices with proper nutrition can help protect your vision.
Schedule an eye exam with us today, and we’ll help you develop healthy habits that protect your vision.
Can My Diet Affect My Eye Health?
Yes, it can. What you eat plays a significant role in maintaining healthy vision. Try including the following in your diet:
- Eggs
- Fish (like salmon or herring)
- Dark, leafy greens
- Orange, blue, and purple fruits and vegetables
- Avocado
- Nuts and seeds
- Beans
These foods can help prevent age-related eye issues like macular degeneration, cataracts, and dry eye.
Key Nutrients for Healthy Eyes
Certain nutrients play a critical role in maintaining clear vision and protecting eye health:
- Vitamin A supports your retina and can help prevent dry eyes
- Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can strengthen eye tissue and reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Vitamin E can help protect the eye cells from oxidative damage
- Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish and are important in retinal development
- Zinc helps transport vitamin A, which can be beneficial to patients with macular degeneration
- Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in green, leafy vegetables and protect the macula from damage
Support Your Eye Health with Good Nutrition
Good nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining healthy vision and preventing eye conditions. By fueling your body with the right nutrients, you can protect your eyes for years to come.
Schedule an eye exam with our team to learn how diet and lifestyle choices can support your eye health and improve your vision.
Our Purpose, Our Impact
Our Why
At Oceanside Optometry Clinic, we believe in challenging the status quo in everything we do. We believe in thinking and acting differently about how eye care is delivered and experienced.
Our How
We challenge the status quo by creating a simple, enjoyable, educational optometric experience that helps our patients feel informed so they can make decisions, resulting in the freedom and knowledge to inspire self-directed solutions.
Our What
Our purpose is to provide exceptional care and treatment plans. We strive to offer modern medical technology and quality vision care products in a relaxing environment.
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Oceanside Parksville
Our Address
- 183 Harrison Avenue
- Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
Contact Us
- Phone: 250-248-8003
- Fax: 250-984-0755
- Email: [email protected]
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Parksville closes every day from 12:00 – 1:00pm and Monday 11:30 – 1:00pm
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Our Address
- 101-6330 Dover Road
- Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S4
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- Phone: 250-390-1447
- Fax: 250-860-0046
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- 101-6330 Dover Road
- Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S4
- Phone: 250-390-1447
- Fax: 250-860-0046
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- 183 Harrison Avenue
- Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
- Phone: 250-248-8003
- Fax: 250-984-0755
- Email: [email protected]