HOW CAN  I  TAKE CARE OF MY EYES ? 

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES ?

Taking care of eyes may also benefit your overall health. Your eyesight is one of your most important senses. The eyes are windows to the body. They are the only place where your blood vessels can be viewed in their natural state without a surgical procedure. The eye is the source of human life and the life without eyes is not bright therefore we must protect our eyes from an early age.  By protecting your eyes you will reduce the risk of BLINDNESS and VISION LOSS while staying on any top of any developing eye disease such as cataract and glaucoma.

 

HOW CAN YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES NATURALLY ?

There are things you can do to help keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing your best:

Eat a healthy, balanced diet : Your diet should include plenty or fruits and vegetables, especially deep yellow and green leafy vegetables. 

Maintain a healthy weight : Being overweight or having obesity increases your risk of developing diabetes. Having diabetes puts you at higher risk of getting glaucoma.

Get regular exercise : Exercise may help to prevent or control diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. These diseases can lead to some eye or vision problems. So if you exercise regularly, you can lower your risk of getting these eye and vision problems.

Eye Drops : If you feel irritation or uncomfortable while blinking OR if you have dry eyes, go for eye drops after consulting your respective Doctor. 

Wear sunglasses : Sun exposure can damage your eyes and raise your risk of cataracts . Protect your eyes by using sunglasses that block out UV radiation.

Wear protective eye wear :To prevent eye injuries, you need eye protection when playing certain sports, working in jobs such as factory work and construction, and doing repairs or projects in your home.

Avoid smoking : Smoking increases the risk of developing age-related eye disease called cataracts and can damage the optic nerve.

Know your other risk factors : As you get older, you are at higher risk of developing age-related eye diseases and conditions. It is important to know you risk factors because you may be able to lower your risk by changing some behaviors.

If you wear contacts, take steps to prevent eye infections : Wash your hands well before you put in or take out your contact lenses. Also follow the instructions on how to properly clean them, and replace them when needed.Follow your Ophthalmologist. 

Give your eyes a rest : If you spend a lot of time using a computer, you can forget to blink your eyes and your eyes can get tired. To reduce eyestrain, try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds.