This February, during American Heart Month, it's important to remember that your heart health impacts your overall well-being — including your vision. Cardiovascular conditions like hypertension can lead to eye damage if left unchecked. Did you know an eye exam can help detect early signs of over 270 health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease?

Who Is at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?

People who are at greater risk of developing heart disease include those who:

• Have diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
• Are overweight
• Eat an unhealthy diet
• Smoke or drink alcohol excessively
• Don't get enough physical activity

Eye Care Is Healthcare

Protect both your heart and eyes by scheduling an eye exam with us today. The connection between your cardiovascular system and your eyes is significant — the tiny blood vessels in your retina can reveal a great deal about the health of blood vessels throughout your body.

Healthy heart, healthy eyes. Schedule your appointment with Dayton Optometric Center in Kettering, Ohio today. Call (937) 228-2020.