Health Tip: Protect Your Sight

Protecting your vision must be a "priority just like eating healthy and physical activity," urges the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The agency suggests how to keep your eyes healthy:

• Schedule regular eye exams that include dilation; be aware of your family history of eye problems.
• Eat healthy foods that boost vision, such as dark, leafy green vegetables and fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
• Maintain a healthy body weight, and don't smoke.
• Protect your eyes with glasses or goggles when playing sports, doing yard work or during home repair.
• Wear sunglasses that block harmful UVA and UVB rays.
• Thoroughly wash hands before handling contact lenses, and properly disinfect contacts before using.