Current Announcements  FROM: HEART RE: Healthy Monday-You Only
Have Two Eyes! 6/26/2013 11:40:48 AM To: Students, Faculty,
Staff  Simple Tips for Healthy Eyes  Your eyes are an important
part of your health. You can do many things to keep them healthy
and make sure you’re seeing your best. Follow these simple
guidelines for maintaining healthy eyes well into your golden
years.   During a comprehensive dilated eye exam, your eye care
professional places drops in your eyes to dilate, or widen, the
pupil to allow more light to enter the eye—the same way an open
door lets more light into a dark room. This process enables your
eye care professional to get a good look at the back of the eyes
and examine them for any signs of damage or disease. Your eye
care professional is the only one who can determine if your eyes
are healthy and if you’re seeing your best.  Know your family’s
eye health history. Talk to your family members about their eye
health history. It’s important to know if anyone has been
diagnosed with a