Healthy Aging Month With Mallinger Family Eye Care

This month at Mallinger Family Eye Care, we're celebrating Health Aging Month by spreading awareness of the importance of early and consistent eye care. Our award-winning optometry staff are honored to help local Nevadans of all ages achieve optimal vision and empower people to take control of their eye health.

Top 5 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Vision at Any Age

1. Don't smoke, and if you do, then quit. Smoking damages the small blood vessels in your eyes and can drastically increase your risk of eye problems.
2. Maintain a healthy diet. Like the other organs in your body, your eyes need essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from the food you eat to function optimally.
3. Protect your eyes from UV and blue light. UVA and UVB light from the sun, as well as blue light emissions that come from digital devices, can damage the sensitive retinas and eventually lead to vision loss. So, always wear sunglasses that offer broad-spectrum UV light protection.
4. Get plenty of exercise. The American Optometric Association has found that several studies suggest that participating in daily physical activity can reduce your risk for developing certain eye diseases.
5. See an eye doctor regularly. Meeting with an optometrist on a routine basis (at least once every 2 years, and maybe more if you have a personal or family history of eye problems, or are a senior adult) is the best way to improve your chances of early disease detection, treatment, and even prevention. Many times, eye conditions can develop for a long time before symptoms even present. So even if you think your vision is perfectly fine, you should still consult with your local optometrist. Our comprehensive exams are complete with customized treatment plans for whatever you may need, including vision correction prescriptions, dry eye treatment, and more.

Our Optometrists in Summerlin, NV Are Here For You!

If your loved ones are in need of eye exams in Summerlin, NV, then call our optometry clinic today at (702) 240-2121 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Mallinger or Dr. Julie Arcemont.