5 Tips for Glasses Wearers: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
So many of us these days have vision problems are need to wear glasses or corrective lenses. Recent research has showed that as much as 50 per cent of the US population is short sighted. I certainly see a lot more kids at school these days with glasses than there were when I was growing up. Because of all of this it is more and more important to look after your eyes and make sure there’s no way your lifestyle could be making your vision worse. So I decided to share my top 5 tips for healthier eyes:
Get your eyesight checked regularly.
It is advisable to schedule a visit to your optician at least once every year as some eye problems can often go unnoticed until it is too late. Getting regular eye tests can prevent the need for costly corrective treatments in the future so make sure you always follow your optician’s advice – if they say you need prescription glasses, start wearing them straight away.
If you need glasses, wear them!
It doesn’t matter whether you think they look good or not, if your optician has told you that you need glasses then you need to be wearing them. Not wearing your glasses can damage your eyes further and will only mean that you will need a stronger prescription later. If you don’t like the way they look shop around, there are hundreds of frames available and you’re sure to be able to find something that will suit you.
Maintain a healthy diet for your eyes
Research has proven that certain vitamins and nutrients are good for your eyesight, so making sure that your diet contains plenty of vitamins A, C and E, folic acid, selenium and zinc could help prevent future vision problems. If your prescription is very low (-0.25) it’s possible that your vision problems could actually be corrected by switching to a diet rich in these important nutrients.
Always make sure your eyes are protected from the sun
It may sound obvious to say that UV rays can cause severe damage to your vision, yet hundreds of people still allow this to happen every year. Sunglasses are an absolute must for going out in the sun, whether you have existing vision problems or not. With an endless range of designer sunglasses on the market, it’s easy to find a pair that you like and that will give you the all-important protection you need.
Give your eyes regular breaks!
If you spend a lot of time at your computer, it’s important that you give your eyes regular breaks. Just closing your eyes or focusing on an object in the distance for 10 seconds at least once an hour can make a really big difference and helps to prevent headaches and vision problems associated with prolonged use of a screen. Don’t forget these problems don’t just happen at work, the same applies to watching TV and playing video games too!
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