Name: Insight Vision Center Optometry
Address: 3151 Airway Ave. Ste. M3, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Telephone: (714) 486-3315
Price range: Make An Appointment

How an Active Lifestyle Contributes to Healthy Eyes

We all know that keeping active is a great way to stay healthy, but not a lot of people know that it also contributes to healthier eyes. Exercising regularly not only slims down your waistline and elevates your mood, but also guards against eye damage. To better understand how an active lifestyle benefits your overall eye health, the ortho-k experts over at Insight Vision Center Optometry explains what happens to your body, and your eyes in particular, when we exercise.

How a Sedentary Lifestyle Can Negatively Impact Your Vision

To better understand how staying active contributes to healthier eyes, we must first understand what happens to them if we don’t make an effort to stay fit. Leading a sedentary lifestyle can lead to chronic health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

According to trusted eye doctors, type 2 diabetes poses the biggest risk to your eyes as it can eventually lead to cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Healthy eating habits that go hand in hand with active lifestyles also reduces the risk of eye problems.

How Exercise Helps

When our bodies undergo physical stress from a workout, it stimulates our endocrine system which triggers hormones and chemicals to be released. This helps us build muscle and burn fat. The endocrine gland also produces anti-oxidants that fight off free radicals in our eyes. These free radicals can cause anything from dry eye to diabetic retinopathy.

Whether you are in need of a routine eye exam or are looking for eye doctors that specialize in orthokeratology, turn to Insight Vision Center Optometry for all your eye care needs. To schedule your appointment, please feel free to give us a call at (714) 486-3315 or fill out our online contact form to speak to one of our experts today. Our doctors are here to help patients residing in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, CA, as well as their surrounding areas.

Insight Vision Center Optometry is a proud member of Vision Source, the premier network of private practice optometrists.

Our Testimonials

Real experiences from clients who’ve seen our expertise—discover what our patients have to say.

Dr. Chen and the staff are very friendly and professional and can provide patients with sincere service and advice.

Elise Fu

Insight Vision Center Optometry has truly transformed my eyecare experience over the past year. Under the expert care of Dr. Chen, Dr. Schramm, Dr. Lam, and Dr. Mai, I've received unparalleled attention and personalized service. Their commitment to excellence extends beyond the doctors to the outstanding admin and tech team who ensure a seamless and efficient visit every time.

The level of expertise, professionalism, and genuine care exhibited by the entire staff sets Insight Vision Center Optometry apart. From thorough examinations to comprehensive explanations of my eye health, they have created an atmosphere of trust and confidence. It's not just about eye care; it's about an extraordinary commitment to the well-being of their patients.

I wholeheartedly recommend Insight Vision Center Optometry to everyone seeking top-notch optometric services. It's more than an eye clinic; it's a place where your vision is valued, and your experience is exceptional. This team has undoubtedly set the standard for excellence in eyecare.

Nathaniel Choi

Dr. Mai and the entire personnel are amazing! Extremely polite, kind and professional. In addition, I can now see 20/20!!! Thank you, thank you all

Franchezka 777

Dr. Schramm is stellar. He really cares about his patients. Great staff. Scleral lenses are life changing.

Kevin W

My first eye exam in fifteen years. I am so thankful that I found Insight Vision Center. Dr. Lam and staff made me feel like a welcome guest. My eye exam revealed very minor blurriness and Dr. Lam did not pressure me into purchasing eyewear for a condition not necessitating glasses… yet. Maybe next year? I am getting older. They took my VSP insurance. Yay!

Scott H.

Dr. Lam and staff are amazing. Every phone call or interaction is friendly. You can feel the smiles and joy over whatever mode of communication you are interacting with them. Dr. Lam is very knowledgeable and helps you to better understand everything that is going on with your eyes. She made me aware of potential problems I may have with my eyes and walked me through every step of the process. She helped me understand the various factors that could be causing my vision to be a little impaired and followed up with me as I had to see an ophthalmologist. Great team, great office.

Virgilio S.