Good hydration and eye health are connected. Our bodies are more than 50% water, so it should come as no surprise that dehydration can lead to vision problems and have other serious impacts on our health. If you want to maintain healthy eyes, grab a cup of water and drink it as you read this article.
Water plays an essential role in keeping our organs functioning. If you do not have enough fluid in your system, your body will become dehydrated. Dehydration affects your kidneys and other vital organs. It limits our ability to get rid of waste and slows our ability to heal wounds and recover from injuries.
In terms of eye health, without proper hydration, your body can no longer produce tears, or keep your eyes moisturized, which may lead to eye strain or dry eye.
Blurry vision, eye fatigue, and headaches are all signs that you need to drink more water. But how much liquid should you drink? Experts recommend that healthy adults consume between six to eight, 8-ounce servings of water each day.
Avoiding dehydration is a simple, but forgetful, task. To ensure you drink enough, keep a water bottle with you at all times and set reminders for yourself to take in more fluids, especially after physical activity!
In addition to ensuring you are hydrated, make sure you stay on top of getting your eyes examined on a regular basis. At Crescent Heights Optometry we also offer a range of dry eye treatments that can help so check out our dry eye management page for more information or schedule an appointment with us today.