Taking a Closer Look at Eye Health with Easy Tips from Envolve

Seeing is a part of everyday life, and keeping your eyes healthy is vital to maintaining your vision. The health experts at Envolve, an integrated healthcare solutions company, are pleased to share tips to help you take care of your eyes.
1. Give ‘em a break. Computers, cell phones and tablets strain your eyes when you look at them for hours at a time without breaks. If your eyes are fixed on a bright screen for long periods at a time, it is vital to take a few moments to refresh your eyes. For every 45 minutes of screen time it is recommended to take a break by blinking rapidly or just closing your eyes for a short while. Also, avoid lighting that is directly in your eyes.
2. Take cover. When you’re in the market for new sunglasses, purchase UV protected lenses. The harm from UVA and UVB rays is usually irreversible. Many sunglasses are now 100% UV protected, so you don’t have to give up style or preference for great vision. When using power-tools or during activities with the potential for eye injuries, make sure to wear safety glasses to avoid any accidents.
3. Feed your vision. The old wives’ tale that carrots can improve your eyes may not be medical sound, but there are some foods that can help keep your eyes healthy. Foods that benefit your eyes include: oily fish, garlic, dark chocolate, eggs, leafy greens, and fruits. All of these foods have something good in them for vision, like Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
4. Take a second look. To protect your sight and make sure your vision is at its best, it is important to regularly go to your eye doctor. Exams can help detect eye diseases like glaucoma or cataracts, but they also make sure you have the appropriate accessories to keep your eyes seeing as clearly as possible so you don’t miss a thing.
5. Decrease your contact. Contact lenses allow the freedom from glasses that many people crave. However, it’s important to remember that your eyes need a break. Your eyes need oxygen to stay healthy, and contact lenses suction to your eyes decreasing the amount of oxygen they get. It is recommended you wear contact lenses for a maximum of 10 hours, five days a week. Make sure to keep those lenses clean by storing in a clean case and sterilizing with solution before and after each wear.

Envolve, Inc.™ is a family of health solutions, working together to make healthcare simpler, more effective and more accessible for everyone. As an agent for change in healthcare, Envolve is committed to transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. Envolve unifies medical management, care management and coordination, specialty pharmacy, PBM, vision, dental, behavioral health management, life and health/wellness management, empowerment and education services, telehealth services, 24/7 nurse advice services, and data, analytics and IT solutions. For more information, please visit our website www.envolvehealth.com or contact us today at info@envolvehealth.com.

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