The beginning of a New Year for many Latinos brings many resolutions and desires of wanting to improve our welfare by implementing a healthier lifestyle using exercise, diet and regular doctor visits as ways to accomplish those goals.  Many of us don’t realize another very important aspect of our health and welfare one which often goes unnoticed especially by Latinos is our visual health.  It is important that we all include in our resolutions to improve the quality of our vision during the year.

“It’s crucial to visit your eyecare professional regularly for a complete eye exam and to know as much as possible about your family medical history, especially since an eye exam may detect system-wide conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure,” said Dr. Dr. Madeline Romeu, OD, FAAO.  “Eye exams also identify vision-related issues, which are often triggered by cumulative UV exposure. Therefore, it’s very important to protect the eyes properly when engaging in outdoor activities.”

Be sure to preserve your eye health by taking preventive measures while outdoors.  Using proper sunscreen and wearing protective eye wear (such as Transitions (R)) as our eyes are just as vulnerable as our skin and need just as much protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays if not more.

If you require more information about health and visual welfare as well as tips on how to select proper eye wear, visit www.transitions.com or www.aprendasobreanteojos.com.