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Sunday, December 31, 2006

Resolve to See Better in 2009
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MESSAGE FROM DR. LLOYD: This blog was originally posted years ago but the information remains accurate and timely.

'What can I do to see better or to protect my precious eyesight?'

My personal meta-analysis of our WebMD Vision & Eye Disorders message board has determined that to be the most commonly asked question.

There's no better time to make a resolution to keep your eyesight crisp and your eyes comfortable all year long.

Here's all you need to do:

  • Everybody: Have regular eye exams
  • Smokers: Stop smoking!
  • Everybody: Watch your weight and your blood pressure
  • Diabetics: Control your blood glucose
  • Everybody: Take a daily multivitamin loaded with antioxidants
  • Athletes: Use protective eyewear made of durable polycarbonate
  • Everybody: Wear sunglasses with 100% UVA/UVB protection
  • Young males: Stay away from firecrackers
  • Everybody: Know your family history for glaucoma and other eye disorders
  • Travelers: Frequently apply artificial tears when in-flight
  • Everybody: Wash your hands frequently


By observing the above precautions you give yourself the best possible protection against the leading, treatable eye problems: refractive errors, glaucoma, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, eye trauma, pink eye (conjunctivitis), dry eyes, diabetic retinopathy, ischemic eye disease, and eyelid skin cancers.

WebMD wishes everybody a healthy and visually stimulating 2009!

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