Caring for Your Eyes

Another concern as optometrists is the relationship between eye health and nutrition. Research has shown that nutrition can impact the development of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which are two leading causes of blindness and visual impairment among millions of aging Americans. We always urge our patients, young and old, to eat well — for their eyes’ sake.

The American Optometric Association sponsors a special self-assessment of dietary risks to vision. You can take the “Eye on Nutrition”™ quiz (about 20 minute long) online at www.transceiver.com/eye.