How to
maintain good eye health?
As all of you know, eyes are the most precious thing for a
human and also part of health. There are many things you can do to be healthy
but make sure you are seeing your best. So, do follow these simple tips to take
care of your precious eyes!!!
1. Stop smoking
Smoking has impact not only on the internal organs of the
body but also on eyes. Furthermore, smoking increases the risk of developing
the age-related macular degeneration and optic nerve damage, which can lead to
blindness. So, from now on, quit smoking and never start!!!
2. Eat for good vision
Food which contain nutrients such as omega3 fatty acids,
zinc and vitamins C and E can help lead to good eye health. These are the some
of the food that you should try to eat for good vision….
- Green and leafy vegetables,
- Salmon, tuna and other oily fish
- Eggs , nuts, beans and other non-meat protein
source
- Oranges and other citric fruits
3. Give your eyes a rest
Spending lot of time at the computer or focusing on
something can affect your eyes negatively. That’s why please take the following
steps:
- Use glasses with contrast, glare and eye strain
when using a computer
- Position your computer so that your eyes are
level with the top of the monitor.
- Avoid glare on your computer from lights. Use an
anti-glare screen.
- Every 20 minutes after using computer, look away
20 feet for 20 seconds. This can help you reduce eyestrain.
4. Clean your hands and contact lens properly
In order to avoid the risk of infection, make sure to wash
your hands properly before putting and taking out the contact lenses. Moreover,
don’t forget to disinfect contact lens as instructed and replace them as
appropriate.
5. Wear protective eye-wear
Sunglasses which can protect your eyes from the sun’s
ultraviolet should be chosen. If you wear contact lens, choose the polarized
lenses which can reduce glare when driving. Additionally, if your wok is
something to do with hazardous or airborne materials, make sure to wear safety
glasses or protective goggles.
Posted by Phue Mon Wai