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5 Daily Habits To Care For Your Eyes

by Troop Atomic Mommy

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Your eyes are the first thing people notice when they look at your face, especially during this pandemic, when the rest of your face is under a mask. Therefore, you should put a little more effort into ensuring that your eyes give the greatest first impression. Having bloodshot eyes or tired eyes, gives off the impression that you are a sleep-deprived and stressed out person.  On the other hand, bright-looking eyes present a happy and easily approachable person with a healthy lifestyle. To take care of your eyes and improve your eyesight, here are several daily habits to add to your lifestyle.

Your eyes are the first thing people notice about you, even while wearing a face mask.
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#1 Get a Good Night Sleep

Daily routines and lifestyle habits make it continuously challenging to get proper rest. However, adding an eight-hour sleep routine into your schedule could be just what you need to get rid of those puffy eyebags. Good sleep not only makes you feel better but also gives  our eyes a rested and bright look.

#2 Eat a Balanced Diet

Diet is another crucial factor that determines the state of your eyes. Just like the rest of your body, your eyes need specific nutrients to bring out their sparkle, which can only be attained by eating a balanced diet. Your diet should contain antioxidants like vitamins A, C and Omega 3 fatty acids, essential for the macula that handles central vision.

It is also essential that you avoid some foods that might negatively impact your eyes. For instance, alcohols and saturated fats can produce free radical reactions that can affect the macula in the retina. Additionally, high-fat foods can result in fat deposits that will reduce the blood flow to the eyes, negatively impacting the general appearance of the eyes and their ability to see.

#3 Routine Check-ups

Preventive routine check-ups are as essential to eye care as diagnostic check-ups.  These eye exams comprise of tests performed to examine the vision and ability to focus on and discern objects. Going for periodic routine eye check-ups will help you detect most asymptomatic eye diseases that affect your eyes and eyesight. In addition, regular check-ups will help you detect potentially blinding eye diseases before they get worse, ocular manifestations of systemic disease, or signs of tumors or other brain anomalies that affect the eyes.

#4 Wear Sunglasses

Sunglasses offer protection from exposure to ultraviolet rays, which are harmful to the eyes. Unfortunately, they are widely known as cosmetic accessories and most people don’t realize how much of a difference they can make in eye care. So, next time you are purchasing sunglasses, be sure to check on whether they have UVA and/or UVB protection, aside from how good they look on you. Additionally, invest in a good hat that would, in collaboration with the sunglasses, reduce exposure to the harmful UV rays.

#5 Devices and Blue Light

Technology has brought about the prevalent use of high-tech devices such as mobile phones, computers, laptops, and TVs which expose your eyes to damaging high-energy blue light. Since we live in a highly digital world, this makes it difficult to rid ourselves of this technology. This does not mean you cannot limit your exposure to them. Here are a few ways to do this:

  • Keep the computer’s screen at a distance of 20 to 24 inches away from your eyes.
  • Adjust the devices’ light to minimize glare.
  • Blink as often as possible.
  • Take regular breaks at least every 30 minutes and focus on a distant object  that is approximately 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
  •  Try to keep the computer screen slightly below eye level.
  •  Invest in glasses with anti-glare and blue light technology.

The Takeaway

Your eyes not only help you see but also give people the first impression about you. So, taking care of your eyes should be an integral part of your daily routine. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating a balanced diet, going for routine check-ups, wearing sunglasses and managing the use of electronic devices that emit blue light, are simple yet effective ways to take care of your eyes.

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