Your eyes can also indicate signs of more problematic issues related to your general health like diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiac problems. It is important to care for your vision. Follow these 10 simple steps for maintaining healthy eyes well into your golden years.
Even when your eyesight is clear and your eyes appear healthy, a regular eye test is recommended. A 20-minute consultation with our expert optometrist can help determine the right vision corrections to give your eyes the comfort they need.
If you have a prescription, eyeglasses and contact lenses provide you crisp, clear and comfortable vision. Not wearing your prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses certainly strains your eyes making them work harder. Wear your prescription as recommended by your optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Be aware of your family history of general health and eye conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiac problems, arthritis, and glaucoma to name a few. This will help determine if you are at a higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.
Blink frequently and take regular breaks, especially while working on a computer. Giving proper rest to your eyes will reduce eye strain (avoiding headaches and double vision). Follow the 20:20:20 rule i.e. every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to relax your eyes.
A balanced diet consisting of fruits and green leafy vegetables help decrease the risk of many eye diseases. Research has also shown there are eye health benefits from eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.
Practice workplace eye safety where protective eyewear is required as a part of your job. Make a habit of wearing the appropriate type at all times and encourage your coworkers to do the same. The same applies to DIY activities and risk sports.
Consume at least six to eight glasses a day to stay hydrated. Your eyes and the delicate skin are particularly susceptible to dryness.
To avoid any risk of infections like spread of colds, runny eyes and eye infections like conjunctivitis (pink eyes); ensure you wash your hands frequently. This becomes all the more important when wearing contact lenses. Before handling contact lenses to wear or remove them, hand washing with soap and water is a must.
Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. Research has linked smoking to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness. Smokers are twice as likely to go blind in later life. You have only one pair of eyes, look after them.
Last but not the least, if you experience any change with your eyes in terms of vision, appearance and well-being, take prompt action by visiting an optometrist or ophthalmologist, as timely intervention can help diagnose and prevent long term damage.
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