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I TS MARCH! Can you SEE
that spring is just around
the corner? If you BLINK
an EYE, you just might
miss it. If you haven’t gone to the
optometrist lately, you may be
SQUINTING just to READ this
flyer. Good thing March is Eye
Health Awareness.
How often should you make a
visit to the optometrist?
A. 1-3 years
B. 3-5 years
C. 5-7 years
Some people say, “I have perfect
vision. I don’t need to go to the eye
doctor.” Whether you have vision
problems or not, it is still very im-
portant to get your eyes checked
every 1-3 years.
Eye exams are important to detect
eye problems before they be-
come serious. Other health prob-
lems, such as diabetes, may also be
discovered.
In celebration of Eye Health
Awareness month, Isanti County
Worksite Wellness has found some
foods for you to try to really make
a healthy eye.
Carrots
Contains beta-carotene, a type of
vitamin A. This helps the retina
and other parts of the eye function
smoothly.
Leafy Greens
Contains lutein and zeaxanthin.
These are antioxidants that have
been shown to lower the risk of
developing macular degeneration
and cataracts.
Eggs
The yolks of eggs contain lutein,
zeaxanthin, and zinc. All of these
helps to reduce the risk of macular
degeneration.
Citrus & Berries
Both of these fruits are packed with
vitamin C which has been shown to
reduce the risk of macular degener-
ation and cataracts.
Almonds
A handful of almonds (1oz) will
provide you with about half of the
recommended daily dose of vitamin
E.
Fatty Fish
Fish such as tuna, salmon, macke-
rel, anchovies, and trout are rich in
DHA. This is a fatty acid that can
be found in your retina. Low levels
of DHA have been linked to dry
eye syndrome.