Why Exercise Is Important to Your Eye Health

The benefits of exercise are indisputable. Consistent physical activity is great for your cardiovascular health, your mental health and the health of your eyes! Here, Laser Eye Center™ shares a few reasons that walking, running, swimming, dancing and other physical activities can help keep your eyes healthy and prevent disease. Control Health Problems Many eye diseases are linked to systemic health problems — for example, diabetes and diabetic retinopathy. Working out can help control diabetes and other conditions (such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol), and limit eye-related complications. Reduce Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Studies have shown that exercise can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)….