7 eye care tips you must use for better eye health

Your eyes work day in, day out. But, most of us don’t take proper care of them. But, if you want to preserve your vision for a long time, you could use some handy tips. 

Maintaining a healthy vision is more than just getting regular eye tests. Whatever you eat or do can have an effect on your eye health. Thus, the road to healthy eyesight involves making few changes in your lifestyle and habits.

If you are ready to make your eye health your top priority, we are here to give you 7 easy tips to achieve that. 

Eat well

If you want your eyes to be fit and healthy from within, you need to pay attention to your diet. Eyes need vitamin A, C and E to function properly and lower your chances of developing vision-threatening eye conditions. 

Not only this, but omega-3 fatty acids are also beneficial for your eyes. Fill your plate with green vegetables, salmon, eggs and citrus fruits to give your eyes the nutrients they need. 

Eating healthy foods is beneficial for your physical health as well as your ocular health. Include all the crucial nutrients in your diet and you will notice improvements in your vision. 

Use glasses

If you are in a windy or dusty environment, make sure you are using protective eyewear. It will reduce the chance of a foreign object getting into your eyes and causing eye irritation.

Even if your vision is good, you can wear fake glasses with wide lenses to protect your eyes from dirt and debris.

Glasses not only guard your eyes against environmental pollutants but also improve your personality. Whether you are at your job or playing sports, make sure you use protective eyewear to prevent eye injury. 

Do not rub your eyes 

When something gets inside our eyes, we rub them to reduce the pain. Where it does provide you with a moment’s relief, the consequences can be catastrophic. For insurance, rubbing your eyes can give the object an extra push to penetrate even deeper into your eyes. 

Moreover, if it was a sharp object, it could scratch the surface of your cornea and cause a problem known as corneal abrasion. 

Scratches on your cornea could lead to temporary vision problems such as blurry vision and eye pain. When it happens, make sure you consult an eye doctor and use medications prescribed by them.

Always use sunglasses

Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV-related harm. Too much exposure to these rays can burn the surface of your cornea and lead to temporary vision problems. 

Not only this, some cases have found that UV light could also cause severe eye-related problems such as eye cancer, cataracts and macular degeneration. 

Using sunglasses not only provides you with a clearer vision in bright light conditions but also guard your eyes against vision-threatening problems. When you buy sunglasses, make sure you check the label. Sunglasses that provide less than 60% UV protection, won’t be of any use to you. 

Take screen breaks 

Whether you are a working professional, a teenager or an aspiring gamer, you might spend most of your day in front of a digital screen.

However, hours of blue light exposure could lead to visual discomforts such as eye strain, dry eyes and eye pain. These symptoms are together known as digital eye strain.

It’s important to take breaks during screen time. And wear blue light glasses or gaming glasses so that the blue waves from the screen do not target your retina. 

Get regular eye tests

Eye tests are the most efficient way to determine the health of your eyes. But, some people pay no heed to these tests and take their eyes for granted. 

But, if you truly care for your eyes, you won’t skip the appointments with your eye doctor. Make sure you get your eyes tested every two years. But, if you have a refractive error or a family history of severe eye conditions, then you must take an eye exam every year.

You can get a free eye test in the UK by independent opticians or from the NHS. Check out the NHS website to see if you qualify for an eye test.

Quit smoking 

If you smoke, you are at a higher risk of developing cataracts later in life than your peers who don’t smoke. Smoking leads to damage to your optic nerves and builds pressure on the delicate retinal vessels. 

Smoking excessively for a long time could start to show effects on your eyes. The sooner you quit it, the lower your risk gets of developing cataracts. 

Your eye health won’t improve overnight. Using all these tips consistently and building a lifestyle around them will get you results. 

Don’t forget to take regular eye exams as they can detect problems with your eye health as well as your general health. 

Ulani Uriah

Umar Nisar was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Umar Nisar has contributed to many online publications including PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Umar Nisar earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Umar Nisar follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.

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