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ments have your best health-interests
in mind, and often are less expensive
than many “house brands” that chain
stores or internet retailers who market
direct to the consumer have in stock.
4. Stop Smoking. Smoking is as bad for
your eyes as it is for the rest of your
body. Research has linked smoking to an
increased risk of developing age-related
macular degeneration, cataracts, and
optic nerve damage, deteriorating eyesight, stroke and eventual, total blindness.
5. Manage Chronic Health Conditions.
Many conditions, such as diabetes,
hypertension, and multiple sclerosis,
can greatly impact vision, resulting in
inflammation of the optic nerve, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and even
blindness. Managing these conditions

with the help of your family doctor or
healthcare provider can often prevent
these eye problems from occurring to
begin with.

pupil can sear an everlasting mark on
your retina, damaging the rods and cones
of the area responsible for distinguishing
object definition and color.

6. Know your Family History. If your
grandma had glaucoma or your father
lost his vision due to any number of
strokes, you need to know about it. Talk
to your relatives about what is known
about your family and health history––
you will have extra ammunition in your
arsenal to prevent age- and diseaserelated eye problems from affecting

Celebrate Healthy Vision Month by making May the month you accomplish everything on this list. If you take these steps
to ensure your eyes are healthy, you will
be set for a lifetime. Don’t forget to share
your experiences and spread the word
to your family, friends, and colleagues.
The more information that is known, the
more empowered you will be!

7. Protect your Eyes from the Sun’s
Glare Every Day. Something as simple
as wearing UV/UVB-filtering sunglasses
during daylight hours can save you from
developing cataracts and glaucoma.
Every spike of sun that enters your dilated

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pharmaceutical-grade eye formulas
to best suit your needs. Stop by today
and speak with one of our qualified
professionals.

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Christina Reiter, BSN, CCN, is the Certified Clinical Nutritionist with Texas Star Pharmacy.
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