How to Maintain Eye Health

Learn easy ways you can do for the eyes and your eyes will feel and look better.

1. Check your eyes every 12 months
   Untreated vision problems will grow worse, and wearing contact lenses or eyeglasses that are no longer suitable for you can cause vision problems and headaches.



2. In summer, wear glasses
   UV rays can create serious damage to eyes. Good sunglasses can prevent this. When buying sunglasses, make sure that can reflect at least 98% of UV radiation.



3. Eat good nutrition for you and your eyes
   Recent studies show that vitamins and antioxidant group can prevent, or at least slow the growth of cataracts and macular degeneration. Good nutrition for the body is also good for the eyes.



4. If you are reading or working on a computer, make sure the light is right
   Working with low light can cause eyestrain, but light is too bright nor good. Direction of light works best if using a computer is of a soft light table lamp from the side. Reduce levels of light (brightness) of the monitor. The color is so not too sharp, but the eye will be more comfortable.



5. Rest your eyes
   Almost all people feel their eyes become uncomfortable after sitting all day in front of a computer screen. This is due to eye blinks 25% less than usual, which causes the eyes to be dry. One thing you can do is close your eyes and count to 5 before opening it again. Another was turned away from the screen and focus on a distant object, as often as possible.



6. Find a contact lens with good quality
   Not all contact lenses the same. There are safe for your eyes, and there is also a risk of eye damage. To view the reference in the contact lens: (http://www.1-contact-lenses-consumer-guide.com). Know what the modern contact lens industry has to offer will help to make wise choices, not simply follow what the doctor said.



7. If you wear contact lenses, treat well
   Contact lenses are not so troublesome, but you also can not ignore it clean. Every time you use or release your contact lenses, rinse. You also need to replace the fluid, when you put in place when you sleep at night.



8. Wear contact lenses according to the recommended schedule
   There are people who intend to save by wearing contact lenses for longer than intended. It's not a good thing. Although the quality of their lenses will not be reduced, piles of proteins can obscure your vision. Another thing to consider is, the longer you wear your contact lenses, the higher your risk of eye infection.

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