Eye Care, Eye Exercises And Eye Check-ups Lead To Clear Vision Lifelong
March 18, 2008
Eyesight is taken for granted. Only when eyes are strained, we rub them and pretend the tiredness will go away. But this is not the right approach.
Eye care is essential throughout our lives not because we don’t want to wear spectacles but it helps us maintain a clear vision at old age as well. People suffer from various eye problems due to neglect, unhealthy diet and genes. Some common eye related problems are
- Myopia (nearsightedness)
- Hyperopia (farsightedness)
- Presbyopia (middle-age sight/reading glasses)
- Astigmatism
- Poor night vision
- Strabismus (crossed eye)
- Amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Photo sensitivity (sensitivity to light)
- Eyestrain, headache and burning eyes,
Eyes are subjected daily to pollution, extreme sunlight, bright lights, glare from monitor screen, television and hours of reading. We only decide to give the eyes rest when we sleep.
10 Basic Eye Care Tips:
1) Splash eyes with water after you get home. This is the best way to cleanse the eyes naturally. There are drops available too which help to remove the grit but use them only after consulting with a good optician or ophthalmologist.
2) Make sure you read in correct lighting without putting any strain. There should be no shadow on the book you are reading.
3) The print of the book should be legible. The size of the fonts should be large enough so that you are not forced to squint to read it.
4) Watch TV in a well-lit room.
5) Wear sunglasses so that they shield eyes from the bright sun’s glare and also protect the eyes from dust.
6) Those wearing contact lens should not wear them while sleeping. Use the solution provided with care to store the lens.
7) Avoid wearing cosmetic lens (fake colored lens) which is worn as fashion accessory.
8) Eye makeup like eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara should be used only of known brands. The products case should be shut lightly after use and should be disposed within a year of use. These are usually breeding grounds for bacteria which cause eye infection.
9) Eye makeup should be removed before bedtime. Use a well known product to remove eye makeup.
10) Eat a well-balanced diet with contains fresh fruits and vegetables like papaya, oranges, carrots. These contain vitamin A, beta carotene and essential minerals which are good for vision. This is especially for today’s teenagers who aim for a waive thin physique without understanding about its consequences on the overall wellbeing.
Eye Exercises:
There are many simple eye exercises given by specialists but some of the easiest ones which can be done by all without any side-effects are:
1) Look away from your computer screen, television and stare outside the window. A change of scenery really helps to relax the eyes.
2) Another exercise is to close the eyes tightly as much as possible. This helps the eye muscles to contract. Hold this for few seconds and release. Blink the eyes few times.
Eye Check-up:
According to Dr. Stephanie Marioneaux, a clinical correspondent for American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) said “Many eye diseases progress without any warning signs. Gradual changes in vision can affect a person’s ability to function independently and have confidence in their abilities. One of the hardest adjustments a person can make is adapting to life with permanent vision loss. That is why nothing replaces a comprehensive baseline eye exam. People of any age who have symptoms of eye disease due to family history, diabetes or at high blood pressure should consult their ophthalmologist to determine how often they should have their eyes checked.
It is just due to sheer laziness that people tend to overlook their eye care regime. Hope these tips have helped you to realize and understand the importance eye care, eye exercises and the need to get regular eye check-ups.
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Good articles with tips and exercises at the same place. Are there any vision correction exercises that restore normal vision from defects like myopia.Thank you.
Hello Sai,
Thanks for writing in. It is best that you consult a specialist because he will be able to define the correct method of doing eye exercises for optimum results.
Good Luck