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Ear Care
Take Care of your Eyes
Your eyes are precious, and should last a lifetime if you take care of them. Follow these tips to keep them safe and healthy.
Wear sun glasses: We should all wear sunglasses when we are outside, especially here on Guam. Look for brands that protect the most against ultraviolet rays, blocking at least 99% of the UV-A and UV-B rays.
Eat right: A low fat diet with at least five servings of fruits and vegetables should prevent degeneration of the macula, a leading cause of blindness in the elderly.
Have regular eye care: Have a dilated eye exam every year. This will help pick up retinopathy (diabetic eye disease) early so it can be treated before it causes serious vision loss.
Be alert for symptoms: Between exams, report any changes in your vision to your eye doctor. Common eye problems include blurred vision, eye redness, headaches, squinting, any kind of eye pain, a foreign object in your eye or eye irritation or fatigue.
Practice eye safety habits: Wear proper eye protection if you do any work of play that could hurt your eyes.
Wear contact lenses carefully: Always care for and wear your contact lenses as prescribed. Never skip follow-up visits with your eye doctor.
Watch the drugs you use: Ask your eye doctor, physician or pharmacist about the effects of any prescription and non-prescription drugs on your vision.
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