Eye Care Tips

These are a few simple steps which can help us preserve our vision and prevent common eye diseases.

Healthy nutrition

In order to provide necessary nutrients to maintain a healthy vision, we can resort to a healthier diet plan. This involves reducing the consumption of red meats and opting for healthier meat sources containing Omega-3 fatty acids, eating lots of green leafy vegetables and keeping control over blood cholesterol levels.

Physical exercises

Research suggests that engaging in aerobic exercise and other healthy physical activities calms the entire nervous system, which reduces eye pressure and improves vision.

Protection from the sun

To protect the eyes from excess sunlight and UV rays which can cause considerable damage to vision, you need to make sure your glasses and lenses have 100% UV ray protection. Most doctors suggest their patients use glasses and lenses with UV 400 protection. This is the standard protection classification required to prevent 99-100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays wavelengths of less than 400nm from entering your eyes.

Stop smoking

We all are aware of the deadly consequences of smoking, such as blood pressure and heart related diseases. Now research suggests smoking can damage the delicate blood vessels surrounding our eyes and so deprive them of their supply of oxygen.

Working on computers

Research has shown that prolonged use of computer monitors can lead to eyestrain. In order to prevent damage from using digital screens, we must take short breaks every now and then to rest our eyes.

You should rest your eyes every 20 minutes by looking away from the screen. Blink frequently. Remember to blink at regular intervals. When you are concentrating for a long time at a computer your blink rate slows down. Some people also find that they get dry eyes when using computers. This is one of the symptoms of computer vision syndrome but it can be relieved by using eye drops. Ask your optician for advice if you get dry eyes. Those who wear contact lenses may be more prone to dry eye. Have regular eye tests.

Experts recommend that adults should have an eye test at least every two years. An eye test will check your eyesight and will also look for signs of eye disease. Other health problems may also be detected during an eye test.

Have eye exams

Eye exams can help us maintain healthy eyes too. From childhood through to adulthood and old age, eye exams can help discover symptoms and early signs of eye disease. Early diagnosis provides a better chance of successful medication or other treatment.

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