The danger Rarely Checking Eyes

Do not ignore the health of your eyes, even if you think your eyesight is perfect. The ability to see can be changed without your knowing it.

"You can see the function decreases significantly. However, you may not realize it because the usual run with both eyes open," said Dr. Andrew Iwach, MD, a spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Plus your daily activities, such as work that can affect your eyes. Staring at a computer screen, books, or documents from close range throughout the day can make you gradually develop nearsightedness.

Eye examination should be done, though rarely. This is not only myopic eye check, you can also undergo a series of tests that may show signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, or even cancer, said Dr. Iwach.

Simply, if you ever check your eyes and accept the results of the fine in the past year, you can perform the following checks every five years. However, if you have health problems or a family history of eye conditions or poor eyesight, shorten the distance eye exam every two to three years.

Meanwhile, wear sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV protection whenever you go outdoors. Even on a cloudy day, the sun's UV rays are still strong enough to cause damage to the eyes invisible.

When at work, take a break once in a while to see the sights away in front of your face several times every hour. Walk out for a moment while you can can help prevent or slow the damage your eyes. Similarly, as reported Menshealth Saturday