Tarjel Vesas once said “almost nothing need be said when you have eyes”! Such is the importance of the two small and round organs in the hollows of our skull that enable us experience the glorious sunshine of the morning and the wondrous mystery of the night. Although they are such an important part of our body, eyes are particularly delicate and exposure to even a slightly hostile environment can damage them and may even deprive us of the luxury of healthy vision. Therefore proper attention must be given for eye care by all individuals, irrespective of age and gender. Here are a few methods you can use to ensure your eyes receives the best care you can give.
Block the sun! Ultraviolet light which is a component of sunlight which can have various harmful effects on the human body and it can cause the highest degree of damage to the eyes. Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight can increase the rate of cataracts formation in eyes, retinal damage and even the development of cancer around eyes. Wearing sun glasses is an effective method of shielding one’s eyes from these harmful sun’s rays. Make sure that your sunglasses prevents ultraviolet rays from reaching your eyes by 100% to ensure maximum protection.
Doctor knows best
Often, families forget to make time for their routing eye-check-up because of time restrains and busy life styles. Make it a point to visit your Optometrist in Parramatta on a regular basis as a family. Glucoma has been found as the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world and this disease does not exhibit any symptoms that are apparent to the naked eye. A comprehensive eye examination will detect these concealed symptoms which will help treat the eyes before the situation becomes extreme.
Eat healthy
If you don’t eat the right food that assist your eyes perform at its optimum level and remain healthy for the rest of your life, and if you think merely going for an eye test Ryde every now and then is enough, you’re mistaken. Your diet must include nutritious foods like green leafy vegetables, oily fish, meat and lots and lots of proteins and vitamins. Such an eating habit must be embraced and continued till the time you close your eyes for good. These nutrients will shield your eyes against muscular degradation which goes hand in hand with aging, and cataracts disease.
Don’t stare too long at the computer screen
Today, corporate employees, students and even housewives need the computer or laptop to fulfil several tasks, which means they’ll be staring at a bright computer screen for an extended period of time each and every day. This can have negative impacts such as eyestrain, headaches and blurry vision. Use an anti-glare screen so that sunlight will not be reflected to your eyes off the screen and always place the monitor at a position slightly below your eye level so you’ll have to stare down at the screen at an acute angle.