MAY IS HEALTHY VISION MONTH

Every May, the team at Appleton Eye Associates is pleased to join the National Eye Institute (NEI) in promoting Healthy Vision Month. In recognition of Healthy Vision Month, we encourage everyone who is 18 years of age and older to make an appointment with us today for a comprehensive eye exam if you haven’t done so for more than two years. 

This year, the NEI’s theme for Healthy Vision Month is spotlighting the importance of increasing diversity in the eye health field and ensuring that everyone has an equal chance for healthy vision. Visit the NEI website today to explore healthy vision resources, check out stories from Healthy Vision Month ambassadors, and more! 

In accordance with guidelines from the NEI and the American Optometric Association, the vision experts at Appleton recommend that adults who wear eyeglasses or contact lenses should have their eyes examined annually. Adults who don’t normally need vision correction should have an eye exam every two to three years up to the age of 40, depending on your rate of visual change and overall health.

If you are over 40, it’s recommended that you have your eyes examined every one to two years to check for common age-related eye problems such as presbyopia, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Also, as the risk of eye disease continues to increase with advancing age, everyone over the age of 60 should be examined annually.

Our optometrists also schedule more frequent examinations for adults with diabetes, high blood pressure and other disorders, because many diseases can have an impact on vision and eye health. 

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that there are many foods and liquids that promote eye health? Just about everyone has heard since they were kids that carrots are good for the eyes – below are some other foods that also contribute to healthy vision.