O VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron EXERCISE AND EYE HEALTH Studies show that as we age, a sedentary lifestyle puts us at greater risk for developing vision problems and eye conditions. This is because many age- related diseases affect vision, and exercising helps prevent these conditions. In fact, a healthy diet and regular exercise are the best ways to prevent age-related diseases that affect vision. And you don't need to do high-impact exercises to stay fit: walking, light jogging, and yoga will all significantly reduce your risk of vision-damaging, age-related diseases as long as you exercise at least two to three times a week. Aerobic exercise also increases blood circulation and oxygen delivery to your eyes, lowering your risk of ocular pressure and diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration. Exercise can also help people with diabetes keep it under control. That reduces the risk of complications, including diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of vision loss among working age adults. Annual eye exams are also an important part of your overall health. Whether you're an existing patient of ours, or are looking for an eye doctor, SKOWRON EYE CARE welcomes your call. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. Exercising a minimum of three times a week can reduce your risk of glaucoma by 25 percent and your risk of wet age-related macular degeneration by 70 percent. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com O VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron EXERCISE AND EYE HEALTH Studies show that as we age , a sedentary lifestyle puts us at greater risk for developing vision problems and eye conditions . This is because many age related diseases affect vision , and exercising helps prevent these conditions . In fact , a healthy diet and regular exercise are the best ways to prevent age - related diseases that affect vision . And you don't need to do high - impact exercises to stay fit : walking , light jogging , and yoga will all significantly reduce your risk of vision - damaging , age - related diseases as long as you exercise at least two to three times a week . Aerobic exercise also increases blood circulation and oxygen delivery to your eyes , lowering your risk of ocular pressure and diseases like glaucoma , cataracts , and age - related macular degeneration . Exercise can also help people with diabetes keep it under control . That reduces the risk of complications , including diabetic retinopathy , the leading cause of vision loss among working age adults . Annual eye exams are also an important part of your overall health . Whether you're an existing patient of ours , or are looking for an eye doctor , SKOWRON EYE CARE welcomes your call . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. Exercising a minimum of three times a week can reduce your risk of glaucoma by 25 percent and your risk of wet age - related macular degeneration by 70 percent . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com