Top 10 Eye-Healthy Cities in U.S.A

VSP Vision Care announced its top 10 eye-healthy cities in the U.S. for 2014, and Boise, Idaho; Reno, Nevada; and Oklahoma City, Okla., top the list.

According to a press release from VSP. VSP began analyzing data from tens of millions of 2012 claims to recognize the top cities whose residents received eye exams as part of their health care routines.

The top 10 list in its entirety:

  1. Boise, Idaho
  2. Reno, Nev.
  3. Oklahoma City, Okla.
  4. Huntsville, Ala.
  5. Des Moines, Iowa
  6. Colorado Springs, Colo.
  7. Birmingham, Ala.
  8. Little Rock, Ark.

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Diet and Vision

Eat to your health and to better eyesight. A healthy diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, proteins, and dairy products. For proteins try to add more fish into your diet, it has the essential Omega-3 fatty acids that are great for the brain and mental focus. 

Dairy products are good but stay away from pasteurized and homogenized milk because they tend to clog arteries and limit the eye circulation. The best vegetables are carrots, spinach, bean sprouts, endive, celery, and cucumber.

 

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You can get an appointment and schedule an eye exam with a 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore in Florida at any of our three locations by our on-site Independent Optometrist. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Reading In Dim Light Harm Your Eyes

According to the Richard Gans,MD,FACS, an ophthalmologist with the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute “Dim light might make it difficult for the eyes to focus, which can cause short-term eye fatigue, but there is no scientific evidence that reading in the dark does any long-term harm to your eyes,"

To know more you can read the original article by Michael W. Smith, MD published on webmd.com.

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Diabetes and Eye Care

High blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes over time and lead to an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. High blood sugars can also lead to cataracts and glaucoma. So take care of your diabetes -- and keep up with annual eye exams -- to take care of your eyes.

You can read the original article more Diabetes and Eye Care published on webmd.com.

Your eyes are the windows to the world, but negligence and improper care can take a toll on your eyesight. 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore® keeps you updated on eye health news and various tips about eye care. Drop in at your nearest location in Florida for an eye exam by an onsite Independent Doctor of Optometry.