Our eyes are
the mirror of our body through which we see. Your whole body health is
determined by how healthy your eyes are, in order words our overall health
depend on how good our vision is. The eye is an amazing and vital organ in the
body which brings the outside world to life.
Eat for
Good Vision
Protecting
your eyes starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty
acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related
vision problems such as macular degeneration and cataracts, studies show.
Regularly eating these foods can help lead to good eye health:
Green, leafy
vegetables such as spinach, kale, and collards
Salmon,
tuna, and other oily fish
Eggs, nuts,
beans, and other non-meat protein sources
Oranges and
other citrus fruits or juices
Eating a
well-balanced diet also helps you maintain a healthy weight, which makes you
less likely to get obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Diabetes
is the leading cause of blindness in adults.
2. Quit Smoking
Smoking
makes you more likely to get cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular
degeneration. If you've tried to quit smoking before and started smoking again,
keep trying. The more times you try to quit smoking, the more likely you are to
succeed.
3. Wear Sunglasses
The right
kind of sunglasses will help protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet (UV)
rays. Too much UV exposure makes you more likely to get cataracts and macular
degeneration.
Choose
sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. Wraparound lenses
help protect your eyes from the side. Polarized lenses reduce glare when
driving. If you wear contact lenses, some offer UV protection. It's still a
good idea to wear sunglasses for more protection, though.
4. Use Safety Eyewear
If you work
with hazardous or airborne materials on the job or at home, wear safety glasses
or protective goggles every time.
Certain
sports such as ice hockey, racquetball, and lacrosse can also lead to eye
injury. Wear eye protection (such as helmets with protective face masks or
sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses) to shield your eyes.
Look Away
From the Computer Screen as often as possible.
Staring at a computer screen for too
long can cause:
Eyestrain
Blurry
vision
Trouble
focusing at a distance
Dry eyes
Headaches
Neck, back,
and shoulder pain
Taking the following steps to protect
your eyes:
Make sure
your glasses or contact lens prescription is up-to-date and adequate for
computer use.
Some people
may need glasses to help 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. This
allows you to look slightly down at the screen.
Try to avoid
glare on your computer from windows and lights. Use an anti-glare screen if
needed.
Choose a
comfortable, supportive chair. Position it so that your feet are flat on the
floor.
If your eyes
are dry, blink more.
Every 20
minutes, rest your eyes by looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds. At least every
2 hours, get up and take a 15-minute break.
Visit Your
Eye Doctor Regularly
Everyone,
even young children, should get their eyes examined regularly. It helps you
protect your sight and see your best.
Eye exams
can also find some eye diseases, such as glaucoma, that have no symptoms. It's
important to find these diseases early on, when they're easier to treat.
Depending on
your eye health needs, you can see either an optometrist or an ophthalmologist
for an eye exam. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in eye
care. They can provide general eye care, treat eye diseases, and perform eye
surgery. Optometrists have had 4 years of specialized training after college.
They provide general eye care and treat the most common eye diseases. They
don't do eye surgery.
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