{"id":116644,"date":"2017-01-15T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T08:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ssprojects.biz\/newsBlog\/?p=116644"},"modified":"2017-01-15T09:20:44","modified_gmt":"2017-01-15T09:20:44","slug":"how-to-keep-your-eyes-healthy-6-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ssprojects.biz\/newsBlog\/?p=116644","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Eyes Healthy | 6 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Eat Well
\n2. Quit Smoking
\n3. Wear Sunglasses
\n4. Use Safety Eyewear
\n5. Look Away From the Computer Screen
\n6. Visit Your Eye Doctor Regularly
\nDon’t take your eyes for granted. Take these easy steps to keep your peepers healthy.<\/p>\n

1. Eat Well<\/span><\/h3>\n

Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, fill your plate with:<\/p>\n

Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards
\nSalmon, tuna, and other oily fish
\nEggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources
\nOranges and other citrus fruits or juices
\nOysters and pork
\nA well-balanced diet also helps you stay at a healthy weight. That lowers your odds of obesity and related diseases like type 2 diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults.<\/p>\n

2. Quit Smoking<\/span><\/h3>\n

It makes you more likely to get cataracts, damage to your optic nerve, and macular degeneration. If you’ve tried to kick the habit before only to start again, keep at it. The more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to succeed. Ask your doctor for help.<\/p>\n

3. Wear Sunglasses<\/span><\/h3>\n

The right pair of shades will help protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Too much UV exposure boosts your chances of cataracts and macular degeneration.<\/p>\n

Choose a pair that blocks 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Wraparound lenses help protect your eyes from the side. Polarized lenses reduce glare while you drive.<\/p>\n

If you wear contact lenses, some offer UV protection. It’s still a good idea to wear sunglasses for an extra layer.<\/p>\n

4. Use Safety Eyewear<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you use hazardous or airborne materials on the job or at home, wear safety glasses or protective goggles.<\/p>\n

Sports like ice hockey, racquetball, and lacrosse can also lead to eye injury. Wear eye protection. Helmets with protective face masks or sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses will shield your eyes.<\/p>\n

5. Look Away From the Computer Screen<\/span><\/h3>\n

Staring at a computer or phone screen for too long can cause:<\/p>\n

Eyestrain
\nBlurry vision
\nTrouble focusing at a distance
\nDry eyes
\nHeadaches
\nNeck, back, and shoulder pain
\nTo protect your eyes:<\/p>\n

Make sure your glasses or contacts prescription is up to date and good for looking at a computer screen.
\nIf your eye strain won\u2019t go away, talk to your doctor about computer glasses.
\nMove the screen so your eyes are level with the top of the monitor. That lets you look slightly down at the screen.
\nTry to avoid glare from windows and lights. Use an anti-glare screen if needed.
\nChoose a comfortable, supportive chair. Position it so that your feet are flat on the floor.
\nIf your eyes are dry, blink more.
\nRest your eyes every 20 minutes. Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Get up at least every 2 hours and take a 15-minute break.<\/p>\n

6. Visit Your Eye Doctor Regularly<\/span><\/h3>\n

Everyone needs a regular eye exam, even young children. It helps protect your sight and lets you see your best.<\/p>\n

Eye exams can also find diseases, like glaucoma, that have no symptoms. It’s important to spot them early on, when they’re easier to treat.<\/p>\n

Depending on your eye health needs, you can see one of two types of doctors:<\/p>\n

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in eye care. They can provide general eye care, treat eye diseases, and perform eye surgery.
\nOptometrists have had 4 years of specialized training after college. They provide general eye care and treat the most common eye diseases. They don’t do eye surgery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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