| Eyes are a very delicate part of the body. Whilst | | | | back to 12. Do it again but in reverse. Another |
| many will think nothing of regular teeth cleaning or | | | | effective exercise is rubbing hands together and |
| daily jogs to keep teeth healthy and bodies | | | | placing the palms over the eyes. This is |
| strong, when it comes to regular eye care many | | | | particularly effective for soothing tired eyes after |
| won't give it a moment's thought. The truth is | | | | a day in front of a computer screen. |
| that eyes are prone to just as many problems as | | | | Give Eyes a Break |
| the rest of the body is and vision corrective | | | | When working, reading or doing any activity that |
| surgery in later life becoming more common. Age | | | | requires constant attention and strain on the |
| takes it toll on eyesight and continued | | | | eyes, make sure regular breaks occur. Continued |
| degeneration can lead to poor eyesight, cataract | | | | eye strain over a long period can lead to a host |
| development and even serious conditions such as | | | | of problems eventually so better to avoid that |
| macular degeneration. The good news is there are | | | | risk altogether by taking breaks. It is a good idea |
| some preventative measures that can be taken | | | | to practice the above exercise during these |
| to avoid having any of these problems further | | | | breaks which will maximise the effectiveness of |
| down the line. | | | | both. |
| Diet | | | | Get Checked |
| Nothing is more important to the health of a pair | | | | Regular eye exams are very worthwhile. A |
| of eyes than a proper, balanced diet. A lifetime of | | | | regular eye test means that any problems such |
| junk food and sugary drinks will do nothing to | | | | as cataract development, shortsightedness or the |
| slow the onset of aging related eye problems | | | | onset of macular degeneration can be diagnosed |
| whereas a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and the | | | | early and dealt with. The earlier a diagnosis is |
| necessary nutrients will do wonders. Include plenty | | | | made the more can be done to prevent the |
| of green vegetables such as spinach and cabbage | | | | condition from worsening, taking with it a person's |
| into the diet, and add some apricots and | | | | sight. Treatments such as eye drops can be |
| blueberries if possible too. These foods have | | | | effective at treating minor or early cases of |
| shown to help repair eyes and will go a long way | | | | common eye problems which can delay the |
| to help stave off problems. Vitamins A, C, E and | | | | conditions from worsening. |
| beta carotene are very important for healthy | | | | Although eye care is often forgotten, it should in |
| eyes so tuck in to oranges, carrots and any other | | | | fact be a very important aspect of a person's |
| orange or yellow foods available. It really is true | | | | overall health and fitness routine. Although it |
| that carrots help people see in the dark! Omega 3 | | | | doesn't need to be time consuming it is important |
| is also important for eye health which is | | | | that regular exercises are carried out and of |
| particularly prevalent in all types of fish. | | | | course a diet rich in the right vitamins and |
| Exercise | | | | minerals is followed. Last but not least, regular eye |
| Not jogging round the block, but simple eye | | | | checks should be attended so any problems that |
| exercises during the day will help eyes stay | | | | are beginning to emerge can be dealt with as |
| strong and healthy and free from problems. A | | | | swiftly as possible. This way the chances of |
| good exercise is looking forward imagining a clock | | | | undergoing vision correction surgery in the future |
| is ahead. Look to 12, then 3, then 6, then 9 and | | | | are greatly reduced. |