10 Tips for Healthier Eyes

Eye is considered as one of the most important body parts we have. We rely on looking and seeing, and the absence of it spells automatic devastation of our life. From watching television, doing our daily chores to studying and working, we need our eyes to see and view things.

 

Despite its importance, most people take it for granted either intentionally or unintentionally. This is why there is a growing number of people who experience eye problems. To deal with this, there are different ways to address the issue and avoid having eye problems in the future with the help of natural therapies.

 

• Do some eye exercises – Are you familiar of eye exercises? This is designed to relax and put some muscle on your visuals.

First, look slowly at the zigzagged lines from up to down. Second, gaze at the zigzagged lines from left to right. Lastly, stare at a spherical line from the start to the end. This trains the muscles of the eyes.

Another form of exercise for people with computers: For a minute, glance on your window and look at the surroundings as far as your eye can see. This improves your focus, especially on distant objects.

• Wear sunglasses – The sun emits harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage our eyesight in the long run. If you are living on tropical places, consider having a pair of UV-protected sunglasses. This helps to block the eye-damaging luminance and helps us to see in a sunny environment.

• Cut your dependence on your eyeglasses – This tip is difficult for people who wear their glasses all the time. Studies suggest that relying on glasses does not improve the eye vision permanently.

• Consult your doctor – Does you or your family has a medical history of medical problems such as glaucoma, astigmatism and cataract. Talk to your love ones and ask. Then, visit a specialist to examine your current condition. This is a helpful step in determining if you have a developing condition or not.

• Quit smoking – Studies show that cigarette smokers are more prone to optic nerve damage, age-related macular degeneration and cataract. These problems will result to blindness if not dealt properly. So if you are a smoker, start to quit now.

• Avoid sweets – Love sweets? Listen up; the sugars found in desserts cause an upsurge of insulin levels. This results to cell damage and can evolve to diabetic retinopathy. If you care about your sense of sight, this is the right time to stop – or limit – the amount of sweets that you eat.

• Wear proper eye protector – Apart from sunglasses, consider wearing protectors if you are working or playing sports. In the workplace, most industrial employers require their workers to wear one. In sports such as racquetball, ice hockey and baseball, players need protectors to avoid damaging eye injuries.

• Exercise – Staying in good shape is one of the most effective and inexpensive way to keep your eyesight healthy. Increased blood and oxygen circulation cuts the risk of developing glaucoma.

• Remember your eyes when using gadgets – Whether you watch television, use computer or your smartphones, or play with your gaming consoles, remember not to put yourself to close. This prevents you from having low vision.

• Eat healthy – Exercise is incomplete without eating healthy. For eyes’ natural therapies, take the following: Carrots have both beta-carotene and vitamin A that is essential. Green leafy vegetables contain lutein, which address macular degeneration. Fish has omega-3 fatty acids that prevent dry eyes.