AOA’s Save Your Vision Month

Optometry Cares—every March, the American Optometric Association reminds Americans of the importance of eye health and regular exams with a public awareness campaign. Last year’s campaign alerted 140 million consumers about the critical role nutrition plays in maintaining eye health and vision. This year’s campaign offers five tips for a lifetime of healthy vision.

Every waking minute, your eyes are working hard to see the world around us. According to AOA’s annual American Eye-Q® survey, 40% of Americans worry about losing their eyesight over their ability to walk or hear.

It’s Easy to Incorporate Steps into Your Daily Routine to Protect Your Vision!

Sight-Saving Tips:
• Schedule yearly comprehensive exams. Seeing a doctor of optometry regularly will help keep you on the path to healthy eyes.
• Practice safe wear & care of contact lenses. Follow your optometrist’s recommendations for use and wear – keep them clean!
• Protect against UV Rays. No matter the season, it’s important to wear sunglasses.
• Give your eyes a break from digital device use. Practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away.
• Eat your greens! Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day—particularly the leafy green variety.

To learn more about eye and vision health, or to find a nearby doctor of optometry, visit www.aoa.org.

To find out how AOA members donate their services to help Americans save their sight through its charitable programs, visit www. aoafoundation.org.

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