Top 10 Eye Care Tips

Eyes are considered as the most importantyour eyes closed, place slices of cucumber for
human organ as these can express emotions.about 30 to 60 minutes.
Even though a person lacks the ability to talk,Tip #5
they eyes can speak for himself. Taking care ofAvoid smoking. Smoking increases the risk for
this special organ is indeed a must. Here are to 10having eye diseases and vision problems. It
tips that can help you take care of your eyes anddamages blood vessels resulting to constriction
to prevent it from having eye disease.and development of atherosclerotic plaques. Such
Tip #1condition can deprive your eye tissues with
One of the simplest and most basic is to washoxygen.
your eyes with cold and clear running water. ItTip #6
greatly helps your eyes to stay refreshed.For individuals who are usually in front of a
Tip #2computer screen or television, place cotton pads
Nutrition always makes a difference. On your diet,dipped in cold milled on their closed eyes for about
include foods that are rich in vitamins as these10 minutes.
can make your eye healthier and appear brighter.Prevent stressing your eyes by sitting
Engage yourself in an "anti-inflammatory diet".comfortably at your computer or television
Avoid eating red meat. Instead, eat foods thatscreens. Make sure that the screens are
are rich in omega-3 fatty acids like mackerel,positioned slightly below the line of sight and are
salmon and halibut. Also, keep away fromnot too close or too far from you.
saturated fats. Alternatively, use monosaturatedTip #7
fats like olive oil. Inflammation is at the base ofFor itchy eyes, massage your scalp with curd.
many different diseases. Eating foods thatTip #8
prevents inflammation as well as eating foodsWash your face before going to sleep. Get rid of
with antioxidants protects your eyes from theseall the makeup and dirt that could have adverse
eye diseases including cataracts and macularreactions to your eyes.
degeneration.Tip #9
Tip #3Always wash your hands first before touching
Protect your eyes from the sun. Studies haveyour eyes and the area around your eyes.
shown that sun exposure is linked to theTip #10
formation of cataracts and possibly to macularHave a thorough eye exam. This is the most
degeneration. Wear eyeglasses that have 100%important and most proactive step that a person
UV protection.should take to protect his or her eyes. This is
Tip #4very essential especially for individuals with a
Get rid of those dark bags under your eyes. Withpositive family history of eye problems.