Eight Eye Care Resolutions For 2018
Here are 8 Eye Care Resolutions to make this year:
1.Watch what you Eat.
Eat more dark green leafy vegetables such as Spinach, red and orange vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet peppers and carrots. Add more Omega-3 fish oil to your meals
2.Wear protective Goggles .
Your eyes could be at excessive risk , especially when playing Sports or using heavy equipment.
3.Keep your prescription current.
Most people use their glasses over and over again. After two (2) years it is time to change your glasses. You will just be putting strain on your eyes.
4.Get an Eye Exam.
No matter your age, as you get older, the need for more frequent Eye exams increases. Diseases such as Diabetes, Glaucoma and Macula degeneration are more likely to show up. As the saying goes – Check Yearly, See Clearly.
5.Refrain from Smoking.
Smoking and second hand smoke (hanging around people who smoke) has been shown to cause an increase in Cataract formation and Macula degeneration (among other health risks). SO DO NOT SMOKE.
6. Protect your eyes from the sun
Harmful UV-A and UV-B light can cause Cataracts, Pterygium and Skin Cancer
Also UV rays come from highly reflective surfaces. Use a UV filter such as Sunglasses
7. Wash Your Hands Frequently and Don’t Rub your eyes!!
Washing your hands frequently greatly reduces your risk of eye infections.
Do not rub your eyes especially when wearing contact lenses
8. Use Computers cautiously
Working at the computer all day is a physically demanding job.
This can affect your mental and physical well-being and can impact on productivity.
Here are some tips to prevent problems:
• Avoid Glare
• Check your Posture.
• Blink frequently. Use Lubricants
• 20/20 rule- Every 20 minutes, look 20ft away for 20 seconds
• Avoid air drafts
• Use special coatings on glasses
Good Eye care is an all year round concern . Follow these resolutions and your eyes will look after you for years to come.
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