 Wear protective eyewear. According to the National Eye Institute, more than 100,000 eye injuries are estimated to be sports-related, and 90 percent of sports-related injuries are eye related. Every day safety eyewear glasses, goggles, safety shields, eye guards can help prevent these injuries from occurring. If you’re playing sports outside, make sure to wear either sunglasses (preferably ones with strong UV protection like our E-SPF50+!) or goggles.  Take off all that makeup. Makeup is great when needed, but old eye makeup can lead to bacterial infections, toxic heavy metals, dry eyes, allergic reactions and loss of eyelashes. So, if you’ve been applying some eye shadow, liner, primer and mascara, make sure you properly take it off! And, if you’re out of makeup remover, consider using avocado. Eat healthy. A new study shows that coffee can be good for your eyes, as its strong antioxidant chlorogenic acid can prevent retinal degeneration. For food, think leafy greens, dark berries, eggs and cold-water fish like salmon, which have plenty of omega-3 fatty acids. And, while we’re on the topic of health, quitting smoking is also a good idea as cigarettes can lead to cataracts, optic nerve damage and macular degeneration.  Regular eye exams.
Annual comprehensive eye exams can spot early signs of diseases. Keep in mind the difference between a vision screening (includes a brief vision test for acuity) and a comprehensive eye exam (which tests all aspects of your vision). Take a break and look away from the computer. Digital eye strain affects up to 75 percent of computer workers. In our plugged-in lives, we’re susceptible to “computer vision syndrome,” which can include ocular discomfort, muscular strain and stress. To help relieve the tension, eye doctors suggest taking a break, blinking frequently, wearing computer glasses and checking your computer’s position (20 to 28 inches away from the eye is best). Make sure to think about setting your monitor near minimum overhead light. Also try magnifying the text on your screen to make reading easier. So, in short, protect your eyes like you would protect your skin and the rest of the organs in your body. Stay safe, use eyewear protection and keep rocking on!
11 Comments
7/16/2019 09:37:33 am
It's interesting to know that changing your eating habits and stop smoking could prevent eye problems. My grandmother is starting to develop eye problems, and we are looking for natural treatments for her. I will contact an optometrist for a checkup, only to prevent any future problems with her eyes.
Derek Wiels
7/16/2019 09:41:07 am
That is a great idea. Thank you for the comment :) 7/31/2019 03:17:11 pm
I thought it was really good that you explain it's important to protect your eyes like you'd protect your skin. Recently, I think my vision has been worsening. I'll have to look into vision treatment and follow these tips.
Derek Wiles
7/31/2019 04:08:48 pm
Thank you for your comment :) 9/4/2019 10:53:23 am
It's interesting to know that a healthy diet will prevent retinal degeneration. My husband and I are looking for advice about how to achieve good eye health. I will make sure to change our diet to provide our bodies with the nutrients to have a healthy vision. 1/28/2020 03:50:01 pm
Oh, it's good to know that I should remove any eye makeup at the end of the day to help take better care of my eyes. This is actually quite useful to me because I was thinking of starting a metal band, and a metal band without eyeliner isn't a metal band at all. In any case, I should probably see an eye doctor anyway just to check that my vision is in good condition. My wife and I are thinking about how to improve the health of our eyes, and we are looking for advice. I liked that you mentioned regular eye exams will help you to keep your eyes healthy. I will let him know about your recommendations to understand how to take care of our eyes. 10/6/2020 11:25:05 pm
I've been experiencing a blurry vision due to binge-watching, which is why I've decided to start looking for an optometrist that will be able to address this concern. Well, I appreciate that you explained here the advantage of annual eye exams. I'll also keep in mind to eat more food that consists of omega-3 fatty acids. 12/22/2020 05:50:14 pm
My dad has been having a lot of problems with his eyesight, so he would really like to get it checked in. He would like to get some help from a professional to make sure that there aren't any problems. I liked what you said about how he should eat omega-3 fatty acids from fish, eggs, dark berries, and leafy greens. 1/27/2021 02:35:32 am
I was talking to my friend recently and he talked about how hard it is for him to work lately because of his eye pain episodes. Your suggestion of giving his eyes a rest if he's working extended hours is a great idea. We should probably look for an eye doctor that can diagnose the source of this pain for him as well. 2/25/2021 12:42:11 pm
Thank you for reminding us that it is important for us to wear protective eyewear when we participate in extreme sports. It is important for us to have our eyes protected as it could cause serious harm such as blindness. I think I will see an eye doctor an get a recommendation since I am very into extreme sports. Leave a Reply. |
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