Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Developing Good Vision Habits
• Method 2 of 3: Protecting Your Eyes When Using Your Computer
• Method 3 of 3: Choosing Food for Eye Health
• Tips
• Warnings

Your eyes are windows to the world, so it is very important to take care of them. Things like seeing your eye doctor regularly, getting enough sleep, and getting your eyes regularly resting while working on a computer can help keep your eyes healthy for a long time. If you start having vision problems, you should make an appointment with an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Read our article to find out what you can do to keep your eyes healthy.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Developing Good Vision Habits

1. 1 See your eye doctor regularly for professional eye care help. These can be ophthalmologists (oculists) and optometrists. To keep your eyes healthy, you should visit a specialist regularly or see a doctor immediately if you have vision problems. Learn more about eyes and ask your doctor questions if they appear. If you have more information about the eyes and how to prevent eye diseases, you will be in better control of your health.
   • If you do not have vision problems, you should see an ophthalmologist every 5-10 years between your 20s and 40s.
   • If you do not have vision problems, you should see an ophthalmologist every 2-4 years between 40 and 65.
   • If you do not have vision problems, you should see an ophthalmologist every 1-2 years during the period when you are over 65.
2. 2 Remove contact lenses at the end of the day. Avoid wearing contact lenses for more than 19 hours. Wearing contact lenses for too long can cause permanent vision problems and cause discomfort to your eyes.
   • Never go to bed with your contact lenses on, unless advised by your doctor. Your eyes need regular access to oxygen, and lenses block the flow of oxygen to your eyes, especially while you sleep, so doctors recommend taking a break from wearing lenses at night.
   • Do not swim in contact lenses unless you are wearing heavy-duty swimming goggles. It is better to use prescribed special glasses if necessary. It's okay to wear them in the shower so you don't have to close your eyes to protect them from contact with soap or shampoo.
   • Always follow the instructions for wearing your contact lenses, as well as the manufacturer's and your doctor's recommendations. Also, remember to wash your hands every time before removing or putting on your lenses.
3. 3 Remove eye makeup at the end of the day. Always remove eye makeup before bed. Never go to bed wearing makeup. If you go to bed and have mascara or eyeliner in front of your eyes, it can get in your eyes and cause irritation.
   • Sleeping with painted eyes can also lead to clogged pores around the eyes, which can cause stye. Antibiotics and even a removal procedure by a doctor may be required to treat neglected barley.
   • Keep makeup removers near your bed in case you are too tired to get up and take off your makeup.
4. 4 Use eye drops from allergies in moderation. Using eye drops during allergy season can help reduce redness and itchy eyes, but using them daily can make the problem worse. Reaction redness may appear as the eyes no longer respond to drops.
   • Allergy eye drops cause blood flow to the cornea to be reduced, depriving it of oxygen.That is, when your eyes are no longer sore and itchy, they are really just not getting enough oxygen from the blood. This is not very good, as the muscles and tissues of the eye require oxygen. Even swelling and scarring can result from a lack of oxygen.
   • Read the instructions for the drops carefully, especially if you wear lenses. Many eye drops cannot be used if you are wearing contact lenses. Talk to your ophthalmologist about which drops to use when wearing contact lenses.
5. 5 Wear sunglasses. Always wear glasses outdoors in sunny weather. Buy glasses that say they block 99% or 100% UVA and UVB.
   • Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light can harm your eyesight, and protecting your eyes from a young age can help prevent vision loss in adulthood. The influence of ultraviolet radiation can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, wen and pathological skin folds, as well as pathological conditions of the eyes.
   • Since UV damage to the eyes accumulates throughout life, it is important to keep children away from harmful rays. Make sure your children remember to wear hats and goggles if they are exposed to the sun for extended periods.
   • Wear glasses even if you are in the shade. Even though shade greatly reduces the effects of UV light, you are still exposed to harmful rays reflected from buildings.
   • Never look directly into the sun, even if you are wearing sunglasses. The sun's rays are very powerful and can damage the sensitive parts of the retina if the eyes are directly exposed.
6. 6 Wear safety goggles if necessary. Wear safety goggles when working with chemicals, power tools, or in areas where the air contains contaminants that could damage your eyes. Safety glasses will keep large or small objects out of your eyes.
7. 7 Get a good night's sleep. Improper sleep patterns can lead to eye strain. Symptoms of eye fatigue include eye irritation, difficulty focusing, dry or excessive tearing, blurring or double vision, sensitivity to light, and pain in the neck, shoulders, and back. Make sure you get enough sleep at night to avoid eye strain. Adults require 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
8. 8 Exercise regularly. Regular exercise can help prevent many diseases, including diabetes. Exercising for at least 30 minutes 3 times a week can reduce your chances of earning serious vision problems such as glaucoma or macular dystrophy.
9. 9 To relieve puffiness, place cucumber slices on your eyelids. Gently press cold cucumber slices against your eyelids for 10-15 minutes before bed to avoid or relieve puffiness in your eyelids and under-eye area.
   • If you want to get rid of puffiness, try placing green tea bags on your eyelids. Soak the tea bag in cold water for a few minutes and place it over your eyes for 15-20 minutes. The tannins in tea can help reduce inflammation.

Method 2 of 3: Protecting Your Eyes When Using Your Computer

1. 1 If possible, limit the time you look at the screen of a computer, tablet, or phone. While there is no scientific evidence yet that computer use is harmful to your eyesight, it can cause eye strain and dryness. Strong or, conversely, insufficient brightness of the computer screen leads to eye muscle fatigue. If you cannot limit the time spent at the computer, use techniques that will relax your eyes.
2. 2 Make sure your eyes are level with the screen. Looking at the screen from the bottom up or vice versa will result in additional tension in the eye muscles. Sit so that you are looking straight at the screen.
3. 3 Remember to blink. When people look at the screen, they tend to blink less often, which can cause dry eyes. When you work on a computer, deliberately force yourself to blink every 30 seconds to avoid dry eyes.
4. 4 Follow the 20-6-20 rule when using your computer. After every 20 minutes, look at something at a distance of 6 meters for 20 seconds. You can remind yourself of work breaks by setting alarms on your phone.
5. 5 Work in a well-lit area. Working and reading in dim light can strain your eyes, which is not good for your vision. For your convenience, work and read in well-lit areas. If you feel eye fatigue, stop and rest your eyes.

Method 3 of 3: Choosing Food for Eye Health

1. 1 Eat foods that help your eyes stay healthy. Vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids are essential for eye health. These substances help to avoid cataracts, lens clouding and even age-related macular degeneration.
   • An overall balanced diet will be good for your eye health.
2. 2 Eat foods that contain vitamin E. Include grains, nuts, wheat germ, and vegetable oils in your diet. These foods are rich in vitamin E, so eating them will help you get your daily vitamin E intake.
3. 3 Eat foods that contain zinc. Include beef, pork, shellfish, peanuts, and legumes in your diet. Foods that contain zinc are important for the health of your eyes.
4. 4 Eat foods that contain vitamin C. Include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and Brussels sprouts in your diet. Foods that contain vitamin C are important for the health of your eyes.
5. 5 Eat foods that contain lutein and zeaxanthin. Eat kale, spinach, broccoli, and peas. These vegetables contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eyesight.
6. 6 Eat carrots. Eating carrots improves vision.
7. 7 Eat foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Eat types of fish containing omega-3 fatty acids (salmon or sardines) once or twice a week. Or, if you don't like fish, take your daily dose of omega-3 supplements.

Tips

• Do not look directly into bright light.
• Sleep 7-8 hours a night to prevent vision problems or any other illnesses.
• Wash your hands before putting on contact lenses.
• Drink more water and eat more vegetables, especially carrots.
• If you have a chronic medical condition, such as diabetes or hypertension, you should see an ophthalmologist (a doctor who specializes in all eye conditions). Diabetes patients need to constantly monitor their blood sugar levels as they do not produce insulin.
• In addition to proper nutrition and eye care, you should see an eye doctor every year. The optometrist diagnoses problems that can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. It can also recognize dry eyes, retinal abnormalities, and even other problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
• Do not use eye drops unless you know for sure that they are right for you. While eye drops can improve the condition of your eyes, their medical benefits have not yet been fully proven. If in doubt, check with your pharmacist or ophthalmologist.

Warnings

• Don't rub your eyes too hard.
• Maintain the correct distance between your eyes and the computer screen.
• Keep sharp objects away from your eyes.
• Never look at the sun directly or through a telescope.
• Avoid getting salt in your eyes.