To allAdvice from a doctor Eat for Your Heart and Your Eyes Foods that help circulation are good for your heart, eyes, and vision. Choose heart-healthy foods like citrus fruits, dark leafy greens, and whole grains. Foods rich in zinc, beans, peanuts can help eyes resist light damage. Carrots help eyesight: The vitamin A in them is important for good vision. Other nutrients that help eyes include beta-carotene (found in many yellow or orange fruits and veggies), and lutein and zeaxanthin (found in leafy greens and colorful produce). Follow the 20/20/20 Computer Break rule Staring at a computer (or any digital screen) won’t hurt your eyes, but it can make them feel tired and dry. Follow the 20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. Also, place your screen so it’s about 25 inches away and slightly below eye level. Always Wear Sunglasses UV radiation can hurt your eyes just like it does your skin. Effects add up and can cause problems like cataracts, cornea burns, and even cancer of the eyelid. Whenever you’re outside -- even on cloudy days -- wear sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of UV rays. Clean Your Contact Lenses Take care of your eyes by taking care of your contacts. Always wash your hands before handling lenses. Use only cleaners and drops approved by your eye doctor. Get Regular Eye Exams You should get your eyes checked regularly, even if you dont wear glasses. Ask your doctor how often. It will be at least every other year from ages 18-60, or every year if youre older, wear contact lenses, or have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease. Seeking medical advice If your eyes are itchy or red, soothe them with cold compresses, antihistamines, or eye drops. See a doctor if symptoms continue, or if you have eye pain, secretions, swelling, or sensitivity to light. Other reasons to see a doctor: dark floating spots, flashes of light, or any time you cant see normally. Stop Smoking If you smoke, stop. Smoking raises your risk of developing cataracts and aggravates uncomfortable dry eyes. It also builds up plaque in your bloodstream and weakens arteries. The good news is that after you quit, your risk of eye disease is about the same as for non-smokers
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 18:05:49 +0000
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