- 9 Simple Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
- by Tanya Turner
Do you eyes feel tired and sore
by the end of the day? Modern life puts a lot of stress on our
bodies and eyes are among the first things to suffer. But it
doesn't have to be this way. Learn simple things you can do for
your eye health and your eyes will feel and look much better
in only a few days.
Have your eyes checked every
12 month
Uncorrected vision problems can
progress, and wearing corrective contact lenses or glasses that
are no longer right for you can cause vision problems and severe
headaches.
If your contacts don't feel right
in your eyes, it is probably time to visit an eye doctor, even
if it hasn't been a year since your last visit.
Go for the best quality contact
lenses
Not all contact lenses are equal.
Some are safe for you, while others put you at risk of damaging
your eyes.
See reviews of quality contact
lenses at: (http://www.1-contact-lenses-consumer-guide.com)
Knowing what the modern contact lens industry has to offer will
help you make an educated choice, not just blindly follow what
your doctor says.
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In summer, always wear sunglasses
It is proven that UV rays can
seriously damage your eyes, but good sunglasses can prevent this
damage. When buying sunglasses, make sure that they block at
least 98% of UV radiation. Contrary to popular belief, light
sunglasses can block UV as well as very dark ones, even though
dark glasses usually offer more protection against bright sunlight.
By the way, did you know that
you need sunglasses on cloudy days as well? Clouds might provide
shade, but they are no barrier for UV light. Clouds are basically
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Finally, remember that you would
need sunglasses even if your contact lenses offer UV protection.
Even a very high quality lens can only protect the area it covers,
but the entire surface of your eye needs protection.
Eat what is good for you and
your eyes
The good news is that there are
no foods that would be harmful for your eyes. Most foods don't
affect your eyesight at all, although the right vitamins and
minerals are helpful. Recent studies have shown that vitamins
of the antioxidant group can prevent, or at least slow down,
age-related conditions like macular degeneration and the development
of cataracts. So a healthy diet won't restore eyesight that is
already lost, but it can definitely slow down the process of
the disease, or prevent one from starting.
Vitamins C, A and E, folic acid,
selenium and zinc are definitely beneficial for the health of
your eyes. The effects of the other vitamins and minerals aren't
determined yet, but it seems likely that they affect your eyesight
as well. Thousand-page books have been written on the topic of
nutrition for eye health but, to summarize, it is known that
whatever is good for your body is good for your eyes, too. So
put a carrot and a bunch of grapes into your lunch box.
When you read or work on the
computer make sure that the light is right
It is a common knowledge that
working with poor light can cause eyestrain, but light that is
too bright can do as much damage.
Keep your blinds down on sunny
days and switch off half of the household lights, if possible.
The best lighting for working on the computer is a soft desk
light, coming from the side. Also, you can try decreasing the
brightness of your monitor. The colors won't be so vivid, but
your eyes will feel much better by the end of the day
Give your eyes a health break
The great invention of the 20th
century -- computers -- is not so great from the point of view
of health. Almost everybody feels discomfort in their eyes after
peering at a computer screen all day long. This is because people
blink about 25% less often then usual, while working at the computer,
which causes eye dryness.
I won't advise you to blink more
often -- it is almost impossible to control natural reflexes.
One thing you can do, though, is close your eyes and count to
5 before opening them, whenever your computer decides to take
its sweet time doing something. Another thing is to look away
from the screen and focus on some faraway object, as often as
possible. If you train yourself into the habit, your eyes should
feel much better at the end of your working day.
If you wear contact lenses,
take proper care of them
Contact lenses don't require
a lot or fuss, but you can't neglect their cleanliness. Every
time you put your lenses in or take them out, rinse them. You
should also take care to change the solution, when you are putting
your lenses to rest for the night.
Wear your contact lenses to
the recommended schedule
Daily disposable lenses should
be replaced daily, two weeks replacement lenses should be replaced
every two weeks, and so on. Some people try to save money by
wearing their lenses for much longer than is intended. This isn't
a good idea. Even though the quality of the lens itself might
not decline, protein build-up will make your vision less clear.
Another thing to consider is that the longer you wear your lenses,
the higher is your risk of eye infections.
There are other ways to save
on your contacts without risking your eye health. See suggestions
on how to get discount contact lenses at (http://www.1-contact-lenses-consumer-guide.com/discount-contact-lenses.html)
Try not to wear your contact
lenses from 6 in the morning until midnight. Most lenses aren't
designed to be worn for longer than 12 hours. If this doesn't
suit your life style, though, try using extended wear lenses.
You can wear Acuvue contacts for a week without removing them,
or Focus Night and Day lenses for up to 30 days.
If you want to change the
color of your eyes, choose only top quality color contact lenses
Color contact lenses are great
fun. If you didn't try them yet, maybe you should. But only high
quality color contacts, like Freshlook or Acuvue 2 Colors, are
as safe and comfortable as they are beautiful. Many beauty salons,
however, sell color contacts lenses of questionable quality,
and these can do serious damage to your eyes.
If you follow these simple rules,
your eyes should feel much better. They will look better too
-- you might notice that your eyes shine and their whites are
actually white, again.
Copyright © 2005 Tanya Turner |
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