When it comes to body care, people mostly care about just their skin and teeth, while eyes are the most neglected part. Taking care of eyes is equally as important as looking after the skin. Eyes form the most significant part of the human body and they are also the most stressed organs.
Whenever we are working at home or office, reading, operating a computer, or watching television, we put a lot of strain on the eyes and hence wear them out. Having healthy eyes is just as easy as it is to deteriorate your vision.
Switch to some easy habits and visit your ophthalmologist on regular intervals to keep your eyes healthy and protective.
Take note of these simple tips to keep your eyesight from deteriorating:
Eat Heartily
Eating green and healthy has always been the best remedy to stay fit. For healthy eyes too, nutritional food is a must. Vegetables and fruits are loaded with antioxidants that slow down the aging process and prevent deterioration of the eyesight.
Vitamins that boost the eyesight are vitamin A, C, and E. These three vitamins aids in reducing the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. Other essential element for healthy eyes is beta carotene. Fruits and vegetables like squash, red and yellow peppers, and carrots etc. are rich in beta carotene.
Be Careful with the Contacts
No matter how urgent your need for contact lenses is, ensure that you do not wear them for more than twelve hours in a day. Also, be watchful to remove your lenses while you sleep.
Wearing your lenses for longer periods can bring about permanent damage to the eyes and also induce discomforts. Instead, switch to healthier alternative- glasses. They are not only safer but also cheap!
Pamper Your Eyes
Tired eyes call for gentle soothing. Cucumber slices relax your eyes and give a cooling effect. Press the slices softly against your eyes and leave them for about ten minutes. Another effective alternative to cucumber is a cool towel.
Simply put it above closed eyes and wait for a few minutes. This will reduce puffiness and help in getting rid of eye bags for more attractive and beautiful eyes.
Be Wary of the Sun
Too much exposure of the naked eyes to the sun can weaken them and aggravate their aging. Do not step out in the sun without sunglasses. Also, make sure your glasses have highly polarized lenses and provide high UV protection.
Getting dark lenses will certainly not help as it tends to dilate the pupil and does not stop UV rays from reaching the eyes.
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