Health-Related Eye Care

The health of your eyes and the health of the rest of your body are linked. Our team at Olson Optical, Saint James, MN, understands this interrelationship between eye health and general health and works with you to maintain optimal health.

Healthy Body, Healthy Eyes

Several diseases and conditions put you at greater risk for vision problems. They are:

  • obesity
  • family history
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • autoimmune diseases
  • infectious diseases
  • liver disease
  • sickle cell disease
  • poor nutrition

If you have any of these diseases of conditions consult with our optometrist to prevent or minimize vision loss.

Healthy Eyes, Healthy You

Likewise, the health of your eyes affects your overall health. Poor eyesight often is linked with loss of independence. This loss of independence can result in depression, cognitive decline, and premature death. If your eyesight is poor, you also are more likely to fall and injure yourself.

Optometry and Overall Health

Many keys to maintaining healthy vision are also keys to maintaining good physical and mental health.

Nutrition

Good nutrition benefits overall health as well as eye health. Eat lots of leafy greens and foods high in omega 3 fatty acids such as fish. Foods high in vitamin C also are important. By eating well, you will improve your vision as well as maintain a healthy weight.

Stay Active

Exercise can ease depression and anxiety symptoms and reduce the risk of many diseases that affect the eye.

Quit Smoking

Smoking is bad for your lungs, but also for your eyes because it increases your risk of muscular degeneration and cataracts and can harm the optic nerve.

Seek Regular Optometry Care

An annual eye exam is important for the early detection of eye disease. Call (507) 375-2020 to schedule an appointment with an optometrist at Olson Optical, Saint James, MN

Location

Hours of Operation

Monday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Monday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed