Dear editor,
A number of Rwandans seem to be developing problems with their eyes daily. This has prompted me to believe that they do not know the precautions.

What we feed our bodies feeds our eyes. Many of the vitamins and minerals in our bodies are found in much higher concentrations in our eyes, so a diet lacking in these vitamins and minerals can lead to vision problems, as we grow older.

Take the time every day to give your eyes (and the rest of your body) the nutritive support they need. Eat the foods and take the supplements that provide the antioxidant vitamins and minerals your eyes require.

You will protect your eyesight, ensuring years of good eye health, and increasing the odds that you will avoid blindness or vision loss for the rest of your life.

But foods and supplements are just part of the answer. Lifestyle changes, like reducing stress, will improve your eye health.

Avoiding bad habits (such as smoking), and developing good habits (such as juicing, and wearing sunglasses when outside), will help you Protect Your Eyesight.

You need to this information to help you and your family avoid vision impairment and enjoy years of worry-free sight. And if you already suffer from an eye disease, you will have to meet your doctor to halt its progression and possibly reverse some of its effects on your vision.

KIMIHURURA