Your
eyes are one of the most important sense organs, which help in perceiving up to
80 percent of all major impressions. All your important daily activity like
reading, internet surfing, driving etc are done with the help of your eyes. You
should never take your eyes for granted. There are many ways in which you can
take care of your eyes to
ensure that you see and experience the world at its very best.
1.
Quit Smoking: Smoking
makes you vulnerable to a majority of health related problems. When it comes to
the health of your eyes, smoking can place you at a risk of uveitis
(inflammation of the middle layer of your eye which includes ciliary body, iris
and choroid) and cataracts (clouding of the lens in your eyes leading to a
blurry vision).
2.
Wear sunglasses: Proper
sunglasses can protect you from the harmful ultra violet (UV) rays of the sun.
You should still use sunglasses even if your contact lenses offer UV
protection. Too much of UV rays can cause pingeucula (yellow bump on the
eyeball) and other serious eye problems. Polarized lenses can help to give your
eyes proper protection while driving.
3.
Screen time: Minimize
the amount of time staring at the computer screen as it can cause
·
Eye strain
·
Dry eyes
4.
Anti- Glare: Use
an anti-glare screen on your computer at work so that the strain and pressure
on your eyes are less.
5.
Regular exercise: Exercise
such as walking can prevent degeneration of the macula (present in the
center of the retina in your eyes) which typically occurs by the time you reach
the age of 60.
6.
Don't Ignore: You
should look at changes in your vision as an early warning sign. The changes
would include difficulty to see in low light, hazy and double vision, along
with abnormal swelling and severe pain in your eyes.
You
should visit your eye doctor for check ups at least once every two years. Eye
diseases like diabetic retinopathy have no early warning symptoms and can only
be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam.
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