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Think about protecting your vision, one of the vital five senses. Most Americans are health conscious when it comes to choosing foods, watching their calories and exercising, but few think about their eye health. That?s why the American Optometric Association started Save Your Vision Month way back in 1927. Professional eye care, through regular exams, they say is important at every age. * Foods. While shopping, think consciously about foods that are rich in the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin (fatty acids essential for eye health, also available as supplements), vitamins C and E and the mineral zinc. Such foods include eggs, dark-colored greens, broccoli, corn, peas and brussels sprouts. * Family history. Be aware of any eye disease that runs in your family, such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and others. Learn to recognize their symptoms, but don?t diagnose yourself if you experience any of them, because symptoms can be shared by seve