What aliments are the best for the eyes? Or what other things keep the eyes heal!
Question:
What aliments are the best for the eyes? Or what other things keep the eyes healthy?
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A good pair of 100% UVA/UVB sunglasses should be your best friend - not just in the summer, but all year long. Also, make sure your regular glasses have the 100% UVA/UVB filter as well so that you can protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun that causes cataracts.
Regular eye exams, even when you don't wear glasses, should also be as important as having an annual physical. All too often, people wait until there is a problem before they see an Optometrist. Don't wait until you have a problem. See the eye doctor annually to PREVENT problems. There are many conditions of the eyes that don't present symptoms, like glaucoma. So don't wait until you've got the problem. You don't wait for your engine to seize up before you take your car in for an oil change, do ya? No...
Getting a good night's sleep is good for your eyes, and taking frequent breaks when you are sitting on the computer and allowing your eyes to focus on something at least 20 feet away for a few seconds will help with the eye fatigue you get from staring at your monitor.
Make sure when you are sitting and reading, that you have plenty of light. Reading in poor light is horrible for your eyes and causes headaches and eye strain.
There are OTC vitamins formulated to help maintain ocular health. Ocuvite and EyeCaps are two brands that come to mind...
Finally, wear protective eye wear when you are doing anything that could potentially damage your eye, such as mowing the grass, using tools, woodworking, or operating heavy machinery. A good pair of polycarbonate safety shields should always be worn when engaging in those types of activities.