| The eye is one of the most important parts of | | | | Whether you're out in the yard doing some |
| the body, and in many cases it's taken for | | | | landscaping, using power tools, or playing sports |
| granted. Developing healthy eyesight can be an | | | | with some friends, you should always wear the |
| easy task with these tips to remember. | | | | correct protective gear in case of injury. Goggles |
| Carefully Handle Contacts and Glasses | | | | can be found at most local hardware or |
| When protein builds up on contact lenses, it can | | | | superstores for a low price, so there's no reason |
| have serious consequences. Scratches and even | | | | not to have a pair at your house. When a foreign |
| ulcers can develop on your eye, and these tears | | | | body does enter your eye, be careful not to rub |
| can become infected with bacteria. Prevent such | | | | it. This can cause further damage through |
| problems in the first place by removing your | | | | scratching your eye. Instead, wash out your eye |
| contacts every day and cleaning them. Always | | | | with lots of water until you are sure that the |
| wash your hands before handling contacts, and | | | | foreign body is gone. If it won't come out, or if a |
| purchase a new contact case every month. It's | | | | hazardous chemical hits your eye, contact your |
| also good to remember the expiration date of | | | | doctor or visit the emergency room right away. |
| your contacts-wearing them longer than | | | | Being prepared with the right protective goggles |
| recommended by the manufacturer can have | | | | can mean the difference between a healthy eye |
| disastrous results. As for your eyeglasses, be | | | | and a damaged one. |
| sure to only clean them with a specialized cloth | | | | Maintain a Healthy Diet |
| that's guaranteed not to scratch the surface of | | | | Research indicates that maintaining a healthy diet |
| the lenses. Storing your glasses in a hard case is | | | | can help reduce the damage caused by several |
| also a good idea. | | | | age-related eye diseases. Stock up on foods rich |
| Get an Annual Eye Exam | | | | in antioxidants, like citrus fruits and leafy green |
| Yearly check-ups are crucial to encouraging | | | | vegetables. Spinach, carrots, and kale feature |
| healthy eyesight. If you need stronger glasses or | | | | carotenoids that will promote healthy eye |
| contacts and you wait to see your eye doctor, | | | | development. Also, zinc (found in lamb, pork, and |
| your vision could decline and you could develop | | | | beef) and selenium (found in red meat, fish, and |
| tension headaches from your eyes constantly | | | | shellfish) are connected with benefits to long-term |
| striving to adjust. Eye doctors also screen for | | | | eye health. Paying attention to the foods you put |
| serious conditions and diseases, and catching the | | | | in your body will help you determine whether you |
| early warning signs is essential to recovery in | | | | are on the right track. Take the time to purchase |
| many cases. Glaucoma, cataracts, and macular | | | | and consume the right foods-your eyes will reap |
| degeneration are common eye problems. If you | | | | the benefits. |
| experience a change in your vision, contact your | | | | Practice Smart TV and Computer Habits |
| doctor immediately. Some signs include: blurred or | | | | As technology becomes more integrated into our |
| double vision, difficulty judging depth perception, | | | | work and home lives, it's important to know how |
| halos around lights, sudden eye pain, colors seem | | | | it affects our bodies. To avoid fatiguing your |
| washed out or faded, and floaters suddenly | | | | eyes, maintain a distance of eight to ten feet |
| appear in your vision. Remember to make your | | | | away from your TV screen. Don't turn off the |
| annual appointment and keep your eyes in top | | | | lights in the room, as the contrast between the |
| shape. | | | | brightness and the dark surroundings can tax |
| Buy Glasses or Sunglasses That Block UV Rays | | | | anyone's eyesight. As a general rule of thumb, |
| Harsh sunlight isn't just damaging to the skin-it can | | | | take a break for every half hour of TV that you |
| harm your eyes too. That's why it's important to | | | | watch. When staring at a computer or TV screen, |
| be equipped with glasses that block UV rays and | | | | be sure to blink often since a fixed stare can |
| bright lights. Some companies offer glasses that | | | | cause dryness and irritation. If your job requires |
| transition to darker sunglasses when out in the | | | | long hours in front of the computer, be sure to |
| sun. Be sure to check the UV-blocking capacity of | | | | take frequent breaks. Adjust the brightness and |
| each pair you purchase; it should be clearly | | | | contrast of your monitor to reach a comfortable |
| provided by the manufacturer. By taking this | | | | level for your eyes. Following these easy steps |
| simple step, you'll be protecting your eyes from | | | | and making them a part of your routine will help |
| years of damage caused by UVA and UVB rays. | | | | prevent eye irritation and fatigue to provide |
| Wear Protective Goggles | | | | healthy eyesight. |