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Set Your Sights On These Vision Health Tips

Date: 09/26/25

Your eye health is important. Check out some of the ways you can protect your eyesight:

  1. Get an eye exam. Visit your local eye doctor, and test your eyesight. You may think your vision is better than it actually is. It’s quick. It’s painless. The earlier you catch an eye disease, the easier it is to treat.
  2. Check your family’s health history. Talk with your family to see if there’s a history of eye diseases or conditions. Diabetes and high blood pressure can also increase risks for eye diseases. Tell your doctor about any concerns.
  3. Don’t ignore diet and exercise. Overall health plays a big role in vision health. People who are overweight and have unhealthy eating habits are at higher risk for vision problems. Eat dark leafy greens and fish to keep your eyes healthy.
  4. Protection pays off. Protecting your eyes from the sun with sunglasses is so important – even on cloudy days. Safety goggles protect your eyes during certain activities like sports or woodworking.
  5. Let your eyeballs rest. Your eyes get tired too, especially when you look at computer screens all day. Go on walks, look out the window or close your eyes when you need a break from computers.
  6. Clean contacts. If you wear contact lenses, make sure your hands are clean when you touch them. Also remember to take them out before you go to sleep.
  7. Some habits are hard to kick. Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs. It also increases your risk of diseases and can harm the optic nerve. This includes vaping.

Now keep these tips in mind to protect your vision long term!

We’ve got you covered!

As a Louisiana Healthcare Connections member, you have vision benefits, including free eye exams and glasses or contacts. Need to find an eye doctor? Search for one in our network with our Find A Provider tool. If you need help with these benefits, call Member Services at 1-866-595-8133 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.