The quote, “My eyes are my favorite part of me, not for how they look, but how they see,” sums up the immense beauty of great eyesight. However, we often put this gift at risk. So, we’ll review some perils your eyes face each day to help you keep your eyes healthy.

Sunglasses
You may think wearing sunglasses is the best way to protect your eyes, but choosing the wrong ones could do damage. Your fashionable shades may look great, but not all of them offer the right kind of protection. While choosing sunglasses, look for those that block out UV-A and UV-B radiation by 99 to 100 percent.

Diet
Your health is directly connected to your diet. Keeping track of what you eat is a great habit. Dark leafy veggies, carrots, fish high in omega-3 acids and even fruits will help your eyes, not to mention helping you to maintain healthy weight.

Family History
Keeping track of your family’s eye history as an indicator for impending diseases or conditions will help you take extra care of your eyes, enabling you to decide on preventive medical procedures.

Corrective Options
Contact lenses are a wonderful blessing to those who require eyesight correction. However, using them the wrong way could result in infection or even physical damage to your eyes. Always remember to clean your hands as well as lenses with the appropriate cleaner in the recommended manner.

Hazards
Protect your eyes from potential hazards during sports or even at your workplace. Use safety glasses or protective eye guards whenever required instead of risking your precious eyesight.

Insurance
Vision benefits can help you to visit the optometrist regularly and also help cover corrective options. A great vision plan will mean savings on several visual aspects such as eye exams, the right eyewear, corrective contact lenses and even laser treatments. Choosing the right vision benefits is a smart way to make a world of difference to your eyes and cut your medical bills down to size.

Get going on these tips and let your eyes see some love!