With
the new discoveries nowadays of harmful rays we are more careful than ever when
it come to protecting our eyes. Here are some ways to be sure your eyes stay
healthy throughout your lifetime (considering how much you need them)!
1. Invest in
a pair of good-quality sunglasses. Your eyes are worth it. Polarized
(selectively blocks direct sunlight and its reflections) sunglasses are better
than merely dark sunglasses.
2.
Never stare into direct sunlight or at any object reflecting the sun's rays.
(Shiny metallic objects, sand/water, etc.)
3.
Even if you're wearing sunglasses, never look directly at the sun.
4.
It is also important to not stare into darkness; this can damage your eyes as
well. Be sure to either close your eyes or use a flashlight in the dark.
5.Go
to your doctor and get a vision test approximately every 6 months.
6.
Use eye drops as directed for itchy, watery, dry, or red eyes. See a doctor if
you think you may have pink eye.
7.
Protect your eyes from eye strain when at the computer or watching television.
If you are watching t.v., you are at a good distance from the screen. As for
computer, try to stay at a distance (which might help to reduce, avoid or
mitigate nearsightedness over time), be sure to keep blinking, and look away
every now and then. A laptop should be on the lap or some distance away on a
low desk, slid back on a desk, or on a keyboard drawer, not close in front of
the face lying prone on a bed. A separate monitor should be toward the back of
a desk, with the keyboard at the front edge of the desk or in a keyboard
drawer. A bigger monitor and bigger font size is good for this.
8. When
reading keep some distance from a book, which might reduce strain or mitigate
nearsightedness. Propped up on the lap such as with aid of a pillow, or on a
low desk propped at an angle on something, is good. A computer can be better
for reading in that it holds itself up.
9.
LCD monitors are less harsh to look at than CRT monitors.
10.
If using a CRT monitor ensure the refresh rate is set well above 60 Hz, for
instance at 85 Hz.
11.
When doing anything that may get particles or fumes in your eyes, be sure to
wear protective glasses/goggles. Ensure that there is a water source nearby to
wash out contaminants that do get in the eyes. Do not wear contact lenses in
these situations as they can hold contaminants in.
12.
Wear goggles in the pool to prevent the chemicals they clean the pool with out
of your eyes.
13.
Clean those eyes. If anything that isn't completely sterile/clean gets in your
eyes, flush them with water immediately.
14.
Be sure to get plenty of sleep so your eyes don't strain to stay open during
the day.
15.
Never rub your eyes. This is what normally causes eye infections, because the
bacteria on your hands/fingers get between your eyelids.
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