It is human nature that we do not realize the value of things until we begin to lose them.
The same stands true for our health; we do not take proper care of our health until problems begin to crop up.
Eyes are one of the main sense organs that make it possible for us to work and enjoy life, yet most of us do not focus on eye care till we face some kind of problems.
A little bit of preventive eye care can go a long way in keeping our eyes healthy.
The basic to healthy eyes is of course having a well-balanced diet that is rich in Vitamin A, C and E.
This means that we should include yellow and orange fruits and vegetables like mangoes, apricots, squash pumpkin, carrots, sweet potatoes, to name just a few.
It is also present in green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and collard.
Other than this vitamin A and E are fat soluble and are found in dairy products, liver, peanuts and a variety of cooking oils.
Citrus fruits are a great source of Vitamin C.
Drinking enough water is equally essential to prevent puffiness around the eyes.
Another important thing that we often overlook in our rush to meet deadlines is resting our eyes.
This is especially important if your work involves working long hours at the computer.
Simple steps like looking away from the computer and focusing at distant objects periodically can do wonders for your eyes.
Another simple yet effective method to relax your eyes is to blink them rapidly.
One can also roll the eyeballs clockwise and then anticlockwise at least three times each while keeping the eyes closed.
This is a short but good exercise for the eyes that hardly takes more than a couple of minutes.
Good eye care also means avoid doing things like rubbing the eyes on irritation, as this will only make matters worse.
People who use contact lenses should not wear them for more than 10-12 hours at a stretch.
Using anti-glare glasses is a good idea when working at a computer or while driving at night to avoid glare from oncoming headlights.
Use sunglasses when going out in the sun to screen your eyes from direct sun rays.
It happens at times that despite good eye care we develop problems with our eyes.
It is better to visit a doctor at the first sign of trouble.
In fact yearly checkups are advisable so that timely intervention prevents further damage.
If you are having difficulty reading or seeing things at a distance clearly go in for a checkup immediately.
Farsightedness or nearsightedness can be easily corrected with glasses or if you wish contact lenses.
Eye care becomes even more imperative as we age or if we suffer from problems like diabetes which is known to cause vision related problems.
Certain diseases like macular degeneration that causes gradual loss of eyesight or glaucoma which is the result of high pressure in the eyes needs careful management by an eye doctor.
The same stands true for our health; we do not take proper care of our health until problems begin to crop up.
Eyes are one of the main sense organs that make it possible for us to work and enjoy life, yet most of us do not focus on eye care till we face some kind of problems.
A little bit of preventive eye care can go a long way in keeping our eyes healthy.
The basic to healthy eyes is of course having a well-balanced diet that is rich in Vitamin A, C and E.
This means that we should include yellow and orange fruits and vegetables like mangoes, apricots, squash pumpkin, carrots, sweet potatoes, to name just a few.
It is also present in green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and collard.
Other than this vitamin A and E are fat soluble and are found in dairy products, liver, peanuts and a variety of cooking oils.
Citrus fruits are a great source of Vitamin C.
Drinking enough water is equally essential to prevent puffiness around the eyes.
Another important thing that we often overlook in our rush to meet deadlines is resting our eyes.
This is especially important if your work involves working long hours at the computer.
Simple steps like looking away from the computer and focusing at distant objects periodically can do wonders for your eyes.
Another simple yet effective method to relax your eyes is to blink them rapidly.
One can also roll the eyeballs clockwise and then anticlockwise at least three times each while keeping the eyes closed.
This is a short but good exercise for the eyes that hardly takes more than a couple of minutes.
Good eye care also means avoid doing things like rubbing the eyes on irritation, as this will only make matters worse.
People who use contact lenses should not wear them for more than 10-12 hours at a stretch.
Using anti-glare glasses is a good idea when working at a computer or while driving at night to avoid glare from oncoming headlights.
Use sunglasses when going out in the sun to screen your eyes from direct sun rays.
It happens at times that despite good eye care we develop problems with our eyes.
It is better to visit a doctor at the first sign of trouble.
In fact yearly checkups are advisable so that timely intervention prevents further damage.
If you are having difficulty reading or seeing things at a distance clearly go in for a checkup immediately.
Farsightedness or nearsightedness can be easily corrected with glasses or if you wish contact lenses.
Eye care becomes even more imperative as we age or if we suffer from problems like diabetes which is known to cause vision related problems.
Certain diseases like macular degeneration that causes gradual loss of eyesight or glaucoma which is the result of high pressure in the eyes needs careful management by an eye doctor.