Your eyes are delicate. However, people often take their eyes for granted. If they are not cared for...

1. Clueless About Eye Care? Look At This
Your eyes are delicate. However, people often take their eyes for granted. If they are not cared for,
problems will often arise as you age. The following article contains tips for proper eye maintenance.
It's actually important not only to wear sunglasses during the summer but the winter as well. The
sun's rays are always out and can harm your eyes at any time. Even without snow around, the sun is
still producing a lot of UV light, even on cloudy days.
There is great disparity of quality when it comes to sunglasses, and some do not protect at all. You
will want to block all types of dangerous rays. Sunglasses should not be solely bought for aesthetic
purposes.
The foods you eat can cause eye damage. Studies show that eating foods with Vitamins E and C, zinc
and omega-3 fatty acids help prevent cataracts and other eye issues. Eat at least one serving a day
from choices among dark, leafy veggies, oranges, nuts, beans, and seafood like tuna or salmon.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to be great for excellent eye care. Try and switch up your diet
to include more of these foods. These foods include salmon, halibut, tuna and leafy, dark green
vegetables. Omega-3 fatty acids are great for eyes, so be sure to eat them as often as possible,
Being on the computer a lot can damage your eyes. If your eyes are feeling dried out, blink rapidly to
refresh the layer of moisture on them. It is also important to cut back on screen glare. It is a good
idea to attach a screen that prevents glare. Keep the monitor at the same level as your eyes. Looking
down towards the screen is the best position.
Make sure you have saline solution in your house. When you're at work, you can wear goggles. Many
people do not wear them when they clean their homes. If any cleaning chemicals or soap gets into
the eyes, you will need to wash eyes with the saline.
Your eyes are more likely to be healthy if you get regular eye checkups. If you're older, you need to
get them checked frequently. You are at risk for eye problems such as glaucoma and cataracts as
you get older. Keep informed at all times about the health of your eyes.
You can moisturize your eyes with eye-drops but use them sparingly. Though relief is provided, you
can create other issues from overuse. If problems continue after using drops, then consider a visit to
an eye doctor to to consult on better options.
Throw away old makeup after 2 months. Putting on your makeup can spread bacteria after a certain
amount of time, just like having old contact lenses can spread bacteria. After several weeks, you are
just smearing bacteria all over your face and into your eyes. The eye and skin can be damaged.
Know your family's eye heath history. A lot of conditions are hereditary. This means that you need to
know about people in the family with these eye problems. If you know about it, you can make sure
you are checked out thoroughly.
Your eyes will become more dry as you age. Eating a diet that is full if Omega-3 fatty-acids is a great

2. idea for helping to promote good eye health. Exposing your eyes to air that is too hot or too cold can
cause eye problems. Keep your car vents away from the face, along with any fans or vents at work.
Stop smoking. You can lower your risk considerably for having any nerve damage issues or for
suffering from macular degeneration. If you have tried to stop before but have restarted, start again.
This will help your chances for success.
If you look at the same thing, computer screen, television, book, etc, for too long, change your
scenery. This will increase the flow of blood in your system. With an increase in blood flow and
oxygen, your eyes will feel less strained and allow for more use.
You should care for your eyes. Eye problems can cause blindness if not caught early. This article can
help you care for your eyes. Developing good habits is the best way to do this.