EYE CARE TIPS

Eat a healthy diet: A healthy diet is essential for maintaining good eye health. Foods rich in antioxidants such as dark leafy greens, carrots, sweet potatoes, and berries can help protect your eyes from age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish like salmon, tuna, and sardines can help prevent dry eyes and maintain healthy retinas.

Wear sunglasses: Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause serious eye problems such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and corneal sunburn. To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of UV rays. Look for sunglasses that wrap around your eyes, so that they also protect the sides of your eyes.


Take frequent breaks from screens
: Spending long hours in front of digital screens can cause eyestrain, headaches, dry eyes, and blurred vision. To reduce the risk of these problems, follow the 20-20-20 rule – take a 20-second break every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away.


Maintain proper hygiene
: Maintaining proper hygiene is essential to prevent eye infections. Wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands, and clean your contact lenses properly. If you have an eye infection, avoid sharing towels, pillows, and makeup.


Stay hydrated
: Drinking plenty of water is essential for keeping your eyes healthy. It helps to prevent dryness and irritation and keeps your eyes lubricated. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water every day.


Get regular eye exams
Regular eye exams are essential for maintaining good eye health. Eye exams can help detect eye problems early, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every 1-2 years, while children should have their first eye exam at 6 months and follow-up exams at 3 years and before starting school.


Quit smoking
: Smoking increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and other eye problems. Quitting smoking can help protect your eyes and improve your overall health.


Exercise regularly
Regular exercise can help improve blood circulation and oxygen flow to your eyes, which can help prevent age-related eye problems. Exercise can also help reduce the risk of other health problems that can affect your eyes, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.