Don't take your eyes for granted. Protect
your sight with these six tips:



1. EAT FOR GOOD VISION.


Protecting your eyes starts with the food on
your plate. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty
acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might
help ward off age-related vision problems
such as macular degeneration and cataracts,
studies show. Regularly eating these foods
can help lead to good eye health:

-Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach,
kale, and collards.

-Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish

-Eggs, nuts, beans, and other non-meat protein sources.

-Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices.

Eating a well-balanced diet also helps you
maintain a healthy weight, which makes you
less likely to get obesity-related diseases
such as type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is the
leading cause of blindness in adults.

2. QUIT SMOKING.


Smoking makes you more likely to get
cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular
degeneration. If you've tried to quit
smoking before and started smoking again,
keep trying. The more times you try to quit
smoking, the more likely you are to succeed.


3. WEAR SUNGLASSES.


The right kind of sunglasses will help
protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet
(UV) rays.

Too much UV exposure makes you more
likely to get cataracts and macular
degeneration.

Choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100%
of both UVA and UVB rays. Wraparound
lenses help protect your eyes from the side.
Polarized lenses reduce glare when driving.

If you wear contact lenses, some offer UV
protection. It's still a good idea to wear
sunglasses for more protection, though.


4. USE SAFTEY EYEWEAR.


If you work with hazardous or airborne
materials on the job or at home, wear safety
glasses or protective goggles every time.
Certain sports such as ice hockey,
racquetball, and lacrosse can also lead to eye
injury. Wear eye protection (such as helmets
with protective face masks or sports
goggles with polycarbonate lenses) to shield
your eyes.


5. LOOK AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER SCREEN.


Staring at a computer screen for too long
can cause:
-Eyestrain
-Blurry vision
-Trouble focusing at a distance
Dry eyes
-Headaches,Neck, back, and shoulder pain.

Taking the following steps to protect your
eyes:
-Make sure your glasses or contact lens
prescription is up-to-date and adequate
for computer use.
Some people may need glasses to help
with contrast, glare, and eye strain when
using a computer.

-Position your computer so that your eyes
are level with the top of the monitor. This
allows you to look slightly down at the
screen.

-Try to avoid glare on your computer from
windows and lights. Use an anti-glare
screen if needed.
Choose a comfortable, supportive chair.
Position it so that your feet are flat on the
floor.

-If your eyes are dry, blink more.
Every 20 minutes, rest your eyes by
looking 20 feet away for 20 seconds. At
least every 2 hours, get up and take a 15-
minute break.

6. VISIT YOUR EYE DOCTOR REGULARLY.


Everyone, even young children, should get
their eyes examined regularly. It helps you
protect your sight and see your best.

Eye exams can also find some eye diseases,
such as glaucoma, that have no symptoms.
It's important to find these diseases early
on, when they're easier to treat.
Depending on your eye health needs, you
can see either an optometrist or an
ophthalmologist for an eye exam.

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who
specialize in eye care. They can provide
general eye care, treat eye diseases, and
perform eye surgery. Optometrists 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.

A comprehensive eye exam might include:
-Talking about your personal and family medical history.

-Taking vision tests to see if you have nearsightedness,farsightedness,
astigmatism (a curved cornea that blurs vision), or Presbyopia(age-related vision
changes).

-Tests to see how well your eyes work together.
Eye pressure and optic nerve tests to
check if you have glaucoma
External and microscopic examination of
your eyes before and after dilation.

You might also need other tests.







Source:http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/good-eyesight

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