You may have begun to notice that you aren’t quite seeing the world the same way – and we’re talking literally. Maybe you’re seeing the eye doctor more frequently and changing your prescription more often – heck, maybe you’ve started wearing glasses after going your whole life without them. Although a large part has to do with age – the condition is known as age-related macular degeneration – there are other factors you need to consider which can temporarily be affecting your vision.
Reasons for your changing vision
You went to graduate school
Studies have shown that hours of reading are linked with nearsightedness. Because you kept your nose in the books your eyes had to adjust more to keep focus. Some research suggests that children and young adults who spend a lot of time reading are at higher risk of developing myopia – a condition that leads to blindness.
In order to protect your eyes, ensure you are spending equal durations looking at things in the distance as you are at things close up.
You skip out on berries
If you want to maintain healthy vision, incorporate more antioxidant-rich berries into your diet.
You’re cooped up inside
Being kept inside all day has been linked to nearsightedness, but by stepping outside you’ll be able to combat this. Researchers from the University of Sydney, in Australia, found that by heading outside into the sunlight our eyes can become stronger as more dopamine becomes released.
Even if your movement abilities are limited, you could move your rocking chair to the porch or deck instead of sitting indoors.