Your eyesight is precious and your eyes are one of the most sensitive organs of your body. Here are tips on how to take care of your eyes and get back the twinkle in them:
1. Sleep sound
Sleeping right is the first step to healthy eyes. The eyes need lots of rest especially because we expose them to the rays emitted by computer and television often. A good night's rest helps beat puffiness and redness and leaves you with bright eyes.
2. Make a splash
Splash your eyes with water twice a day. Do this once in the morning after you wake up and once in the night before sleeping to help keep your eyes clean and free from harmful germs.
3. Eat right
What you eat affects your eyes and your eyesight. Eat proper meals during the day. Do not skip breakfast because it is the most important meal of the day. Eat food rich in Vitamins A, C and E, folic acid, selenium and zinc for perfect vision. Supplement your diet with sprouts, apples, broccoli and other fruits and vegetables. Carrots, loaded with beta carotene are especially helpful in maintaining healthy eyes.
4. Stay hydrated
Keep your eyes hydrated at all times. Drink fluids at regular intervals. If you have the problem of dry eyes it's a good idea to visit an eye specialist. You may need moisturising eye drops.
5. Follow the 20-20-20 rule
If you are using the computer or watching television for a long time follow the 20-20-20 rule. It's very simple. Sit 20 inches away from the computer screen, take a break every 20 minutes and blink/exercise your eyes 20 times.
6. Shield your eyes
If you have a job which requires more than eight hours of computer work, wear a good pair of reflective glasses to protect your eyes and reduce the strain of constant computer viewing.
7. Wear sunglasses
UV rays from the sun harm your eyes too. If your job involves a lot of outdoor work, remember to buy a good pair of UV protection glasses. Sunglasses with UV protection are a good idea for those afternoon shopping sprees too.
8. Cool your eyes
One of the most popular and effective ways to take care of your eyes is to keep freshly cut cucumber slices over your eyes for at least 10 minutes before going to sleep every night. It's an effective way to prevent puffiness and inflammation.
9. Care for your contacts
If you use contact lenses regularly, you must take proper care. Change the lens case every two to three months and the lens solution every one to one and a half month. And don't forget to clean your lenses properly before wearing them.
10. Visit the doc
Visit your eye specialist twice every year. It helps fix any eye problems with glasses, contacts or surgery. You will also be able to detect issues like dry eyes, problems with your retina and even conditions of the whole body like diabetes and high blood pressure.
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