You probably know that certain lifestyle choices such as getting enough sleep and eating your vegetables are good for your health. Did you know that your lifestyle could also affect your vision though?
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While it’s easy to overlook your eye health if you don’t currently have vision problems, the choices you make now can affect your vision in the future. Here are eight tips you can follow to help you protect your eyes and your vision:
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We all know that going to the doctor for a yearly physical and having routine dental check-ups are good for your health, which brings up the question: Is getting regular eye exams also good for your health?
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The short answer is: Yes! One of the best things you can do to protect your eyes, keep them functioning optimally, and perhaps even save your vision is to have regular eye exams based on your age, risk factors, and eye health.
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As we age, it’s no surprise that many of us develop new aches and pains here and there, feel stiffer getting out of bed some mornings, and find new lines and wrinkles when looking in the mirror. But getting older isn’t all bad – far from it. In fact, there are many positive aspects of aging to be celebrated. To make the most of our advancing years, it’s important that we stay healthy and active. Maintaining good health includes protecting our eyes. Fortunately, as we grow older, there are a number of things we can do to protect our vision. Some of them just might surprise you!

What does diabetes and pre-diabetes have to do with our eyes and vision? Actually, they have a lot to do with them.

Unfortunately, the effects of diabetes and pre-diabetes on our eyes and vision are not as commonly known or discussed as many of the other effects of diabetes, such as diabetic neuropathy or diabetic foot pain. 
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​So far for Children’s Eye Health & Safety Awareness Month, we’ve talked about common diseases and conditions that can affect your child’s vision and signs of possible eye problems to watch for in your child. In this article, we’re looking at guidelines for having your child’s eyes checked. First, let’s start by looking at Massachusetts school requirements, and then we’ll review routine eye examinations for children, including recommended schedule for such exams.