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Vision is the senses you need to rely on the most. When we live in a world that requires everyday eyes to stare at small text and images on phones, computer screens and televisions, it is important to take steps to improve eyesight. important. Poor vision reduces quality of life and can result in expensive surgery or partial blindness. On the other hand, there are many solutions that help keep your eyes healthy and refined for the rest of your life. Do not ignore eye care!

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Method 1 of 3: Improve eyesight naturally

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   "Give food" to the eyes. Like any other part of the body, the eyes need nutrition to function at an optimal level. As with all organs, a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in sugar and fat will be the long-term way to maintain healthy eyes.
   • Daily diet should contain adequate vitamins A, C, E and minerals like copper and zinc. These vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy eyes and protect them from disease. Eat strawberries, oranges, eggs, salmon, mackerel, and almonds as a vitamin supplement; oysters, crabs, turkey meat to supplement minerals.
   • Antioxidants like beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin protect your eyes from sun damage. You can get these antioxidants from green leafy vegetables, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and carrots.
   • The diet should include garlic, onions and capers to supplement with sulfur, cysteine ​​and lecithin that protect the cornea in the eye from cataracts.
   • Blueberries, grapes, and goji berries have anti-inflammatory substances like anthocyanins that help improve eyesight.
   • Getting about 1000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per day helps prevent macular degeneration (AMD) and dry eyes. Salmon, mackerel, herring, flax seeds and walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

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   Exercise your eyes. Daily eye exercises help maintain healthy eyes and optimal vision. You should exercise your eyes when you wake up, before going to bed, or when your eyes are tired. Make sure your hands are clean to avoid eye irritation and relax your mind before you start.
   • Simple exercise. Rotate your eyes in a circular motion, clockwise approximately 10 times. Then, reverse clockwise to rotate 10 times.
   • Place your thumb (or pen) 15 cm from your nose and stare at your finger for about 5 seconds. Then, look at an object just behind your thumb for 5 seconds. Try to do it 10 times, for a total of 2 minutes. You can do exercises quickly at the desk.
   • Rub palms together to create heat, then hold onto eyes for 5-10 seconds. Repeat the procedure 3 times to keep your eyes warm.
   • Massage your temples, forehead, and just below your eyes using your thumb joint to massage small circular movements for about 20 seconds into each area.

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   Rest and relax your eyes. Since you use your eyes when you wake up, you need to let your eyes relax by taking breaks throughout the day and getting enough sleep each night for your eyes to rest, regenerate and restore. Lack of sleep impairs eye health.
   • Close your eyes for 3-5 minutes. Close your eyes and tilt your head back, at the same time dismiss all thoughts in your mind.
   • Focus on an object 20 feet (6 m) from the eye for about 20 seconds. This is the test to determine 20/20 vision.
   • Every 50 minutes sitting in front of a computer screen, watching TV or reading a book, let your eyes rest for at least 10 minutes. Take a nap if necessary.
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Method 2 of 3: Eye correction

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   Get an eye exam. Get regular eye exams for visual impairments or diseases that may affect overall eye health. If blurred vision, nearsightedness, or farsightedness, you may need to wear corrective lenses or surgery.
   • Eye exams are based on age, health, and risk of eye problems. These factors determine how often you should see your eye exam. If you have problems with your eyes, see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible as early treatment gives better results.
   • Check the clarity of your eyes to determine if you need to wear glasses prescribed by your doctor.
   • Cataract screening - can cause damage to the nerve of the eye. Untreated glaucoma can get worse over time.

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   Wear corrective glasses. You may need glasses to improve your vision if you are nearsighted or long-sighted. In both cases, the refractive corrective lenses correct the increased or decreased curvature of the cornea or correct the focal length of the eye.
   • Eyeglasses are the safest and most accessible means of fixing problems caused by vision impairment. You can use a variety of glasses: bifocals, tri-lenses, multifocal lenses, reading glasses, and driving glasses.
   • Contact lenses are also a popular choice. The glasses are worn directly into the eye and are hard, soft, expansive, disposable, air-permeable hard and bifocals.
   • The most important factor when choosing eyeglasses or contact lenses is safety and depends on lifestyle.

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   Choose a refractive surgery method. There are a variety of surgical methods to choose from if you don't want to wear corrective lenses. Over the past two decades, these surgical methods have become routine and are considered relatively safe for fully developed eyes. Your doctor will use a laser to change the shape of your cornea.
   • Laser localized corneal reshaping (LASIK) surgery removes layers from the cornea and reposition it to help you get the vision you want. The surgery is quick, painless, and a short recovery time.
   • Laser sub-epithelial corneal removal (LASEK) is the process of reshaping the cornea's outer layers and changing the curvature of the cornea to improve vision. Compared with LASIK surgery, the recovery time after LASEK surgery is longer, which can cause more pain and complications during recovery after surgery. However, this is also a very successful surgical procedure.
   • Photolysis to remove part of the cornea (PRK) is similar to LASEK surgery, but the epithelium will be reshaped instead of the cornea. During recovery, you will need to wear protective contact lenses for a few days.
   • An intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted in the front of the eye's cornea during the surgical procedure. At this time, implantation is not a common treatment.
   • Heat-forming of the cornea (CK) uses radio wave energy to inject heat into the cornea. The biggest drawback of this process is that the results may not last forever.
   • Side effects of refractive surgery include visual side effects, under or over correction, dry eyes, infection, corneal scarring, and vision loss.
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Method 3 of 3: Create a good environment

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   Adjust light. Keep the light in the room soft. Fluorescent lights are considered harmful to the eyes because they emit the wrong color frequencies of light and emit radiation that makes you sleepy all day.
   • When reading, place the light source behind your back and let the light shine directly on the paper or object you are reading.
   • At work or at a desk, use a shaded light source placed on the table in front of you. Always keep light directly on the object you are working on and the shadow will protect your eyes from direct sunlight.
   • Avoid watching TV or working on your computer in the dark.

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   Improve air quality. Dry eyes are caused by lack of lubricant and moisture on the surface of the eyes. The problem with dry eyes can range from minor irritants to severe inflammation in eye tissue.
   • Use a humidifier to keep moisture in your home or workplace.
   • Adjust your thermostat to reduce air circulation and dust particles that may irritate your eyes.
   • Move the desk or workspace if near a ventilation hole. Request to move the desk to another location in the office.
   • Quit smoking because it can cause eye inflammation. Consider quitting if you experience dry eyes.
   • Use eye drops (artificial tears) if needed to keep your eyes moist and lubricated.

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   Choose the right glasses. Invest in purchasing the right eyeglasses or contact lenses for your specific situation. Today, eyeglasses are designed for almost any situation. Therefore, you should have your eyes tested and talk to your ophthalmologist about prescribing the correct and best glasses for the environment in which you will wear them.
   • Prescription and over-the-counter eyeglasses are designed for most everyday activities. There are different types of eyeglasses for each age, sports activities and wear indoors or outdoors.
   • If you work outdoors or have to drive long distances, you should buy polarized sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays and glare. This way you do not have to squint.
   • Make sure to always wear glasses when needed and keep them clean.

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   Limit use of computers. Computers are the main cause of eye strain in most people. Try to limit screen time by taking regular breaks, exercising, and keeping your eyes hydrated.
   • If you often stare at your computer, remind yourself to blink often to create tears, moisturizing and recovering from fatigue.
   • When using a computer, use the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at an object 20 feet (6 m) away for at least 20 seconds.
   • Limit staring at the screen to avoid eye strain. That means you should adjust the lighting in front and behind the body.
   • Place the computer monitor right in front of you and one arm away. The screen should be just below eye level. Adjust your seat if necessary.
   • Use a convenient paper holder to keep your eye level on the same level as a computer screen. Reducing the amount of time your eyes have to readjust will reduce eye strain.
   • Enlarge the font size, adjust contrast and lighting for easier reading and browsing of information.
   • Keep the screen clean of dust.
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