A review of preventing vision loss through lifestyle changes and a healthy diet.

Recently, I felt like my vision was worsening compared to before, so I went for a checkup. They told me to be careful because my vision was worse than before. Since there's a glaucoma patient in my family, I've been making various efforts to prevent vision loss. After six months of consistent efforts, the dizziness, headaches, and other inconveniences caused by my vision loss have disappeared.

First, to prevent vision loss, I focused on the lighting while working or reading. The previous lighting was a bit dim, which quickly caused eye fatigue. During the day, I rearranged the interior to maximize natural light and replaced the lighting with ones that minimized glare and provided even light distribution. I also tried to maintain an appropriate distance from the computer screen, as I was straining my eyes by leaning forward too much.

And to prevent vision loss, I practiced the 20-20-20 rule when using a computer or smartphone, ensuring my eyes received adequate rest. The 20-20-20 rule states that every 20 minutes, I look at something 20 feet (about 6 meters) away for 20 seconds. I found that it helped my eyes feel less tired and greatly helped prevent vision loss. I also learned that blinking frequently helps maintain a healthy tear film, which is good for preventing dry eyes and vision loss, so I practiced that too.

Next, to prevent vision loss, I ate foods and supplements rich in eye-healthy vitamins A, C, and E, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc. In particular, I ate a lot of carrots, spinach, fish, and nuts. I also took Ankook Health's Lutein and Zeaxanthin and Chong Kun Dang's Promega, which were effective in preventing vision loss.

I also tried to get enough sleep to prevent vision loss. Adequate sleep is crucial for eye recovery from fatigue and cell regeneration. So, I tried to get a solid seven to eight hours of sleep a night.