May is Healthy Vision Month. Try incorporating these foods in your diet to help strengthen your eyes and protect them as you age.
• Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale and collard greens.
• Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, albacore tuna, trout and halibut.
• Nuts and legumes high in omega-3 fatty acids like walnuts, cashews and lentils.
• Citrus fruits rich in vitamin C.
• Root vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes rich in beta carotene.
For vision support and new contact lens and eyewear orders, turn to the HII Family Vision Center.
Call (228) 205-7761 or email oscconsumersupport@vsp.com to get started.
New optometry hours at Ingalls’ Vision Center:
Beginning May 3: Every Monday through end of June, with the exception of Memorial Day, 9 – 6 p.m.
Beginning July 6: Monday through Friday, 9 – 6 p.m.
The first Saturday of every month: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.