subject: Tips On Personal Eye Care: [print this page] Eyes are the most vital organs of the body and thus, need utmost care. There are various ways of caring your eyes. Below are some interesting tips that can help you in caring your eyes:
Use Sunglasses: Sun is the greatest enemy of eyes. In fact, Ultraviolet rays that come from sun can damage the eyes and thus, wearing sunglasses is important, as they help to protect your eyes from the intensity of light. You can also opt for glasses, which are specially tinted with UV protection materials. Buy glasses from trusted label brands.
Use LCD and plasma screens: If you are prone to work on computers and watch a lot of television, then better start taking care of your eyes. Try taking frequent breaks and take a coffee break if you feel stressed up during long intervals of work on computer. Also, try revising to latest technologies such as using LCD, and plasma screens. They are less harmful than the conventional CRT tubes that may cause serious injuries in eyes if subjected to long exposures.
Use shields for screens: Today, you can find effective shields for screens and they effectively shield away harmful rays and protect your eyes. These shields are made of special polymeric films minimizing the harm to your eyes.
Eye check-ups: Frequent eye check-ups is essential, as they could help you diagnose the problem at an early stage. If your vision gets blur, try wearing glasses of suitable lens advised by an eye doctor. If you ignore the condition, then chances are that you may end up using lens of higher power. Remember, ignoring the problem is not its solution. By following the simple practices such as, adhering to doctor's advice can save you from problem of wearing glasses. In fact, you can save your vision by following the doctor's prescriptions.
Take Vitamin A: Insist on diet, which is rich in vitamin A. For this, you can consume carrot, papaya, milk, fish and cilantro, as they are rich in vitamin A. Especially, for myopic and hypermetropic patients, consuming vitamin A is a good solution. However, insist on natural ways for intake of vitamin A, as vitamin A overdose can be harmful to skin and bone tissues. Apart from being useful to eyesight, vitamin A is also beneficial for the immune system, as it fights cancer and tumor cells.
Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis is viral in nature and can pass through (near distance) eye contacts with the patient. In conjunctivitis, inflammation is caused to blood vessels present in the eyes. The eye becomes red or pinkish in color. Eyes tend to become watery and itchy. To avoid conjunctivitis, one must take good precautions such as, washing eyes daily with mild soap, avoid going in crowds and wear sunglasses whenever necessary.
Thus, all these are some of the tips that can make you aware about the various eye diseases and precautions needed to be taken for complete personal eye care.
