Eye Health

Getting outside in nature benefits your eye health.

Artificial Light Provokes Nearsightedness. Studies show that exposure to artificial light may negatively impact on nearsightedness. One study found that children who spent at least two hours per day outdoors had four times less chance to be nearsighted than children who spent less than one hour per day outside. So if artificial light is a problem, then the natural light is the solution.
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Prevents Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The term CVS is used to describe eye problems caused by staring at a screen for a long time. So, if you watch TV when you’re not working or if you work on a computer then you’re at risk of developing CVS symptoms such as dry/red eyes, headaches, eye irritation, double vision, blurred vision, and back or neck pain.  Getting in nature and focusing on objects far from your face can prevent and even reverse these symptoms.

Vitamin D

Since the sun supplies us with Vitamin D this is one of the most obvious reasons to get outside! By helping maximize calcium absorption, this hormone promotes bone and dental health. Also, it is essential to maintaining a healthy immune system. It can also elevate mood and reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s and more. Vitamin D by literally relaxing your blood vessels lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

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