Read Some Important Eye Health Tips

GOOD EYE HEALTH TIPS AND EYE PROTECTION TIPS 

EYE HEALTH TIPS 

Adopting a series of healthy habits and taking certain prevention measures is essential to preserve visual health. We explain what are these ten rules that everyone, adults and children, we should follow to take care of our eyes and our vision.

ANNUAL OPHTHALMOLOGICAL REVIEW

Eye Health and Care Tips

To detect as soon as possible any ocular problem and ametropias (myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia) it is advisable to perform an ophthalmological review every year. Macular degeneration and glaucoma, among other pathologies, have a better prognosis if they are detected and treated early. Uncorrected refractive errors involve visual effort with difficulty focusing, eye fatigue and headaches.

HEALTHY FOOD

Eye Care

It is necessary to maintain a good visual function. Vitamins A, C and E, minerals such as zinc and selenium, pigments such as lutein and zeaxanthin and Omega 3 acids, are essential for the retina and to delay the aging of ocular structures. These substances are found in vegetables, fruits, blue fish, seafood and nuts.

VITAMINS AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS 

They should supplement the diet in cases of patients or elderly people who do not have an adequate diet and in patients with ophthalmological pathologies that require a higher intake of them.

PRESERVING THE OCULAR SURFACE 

The ocular surface remains transparent thanks to the lubrication of the tear film. When we blinked we covered the eye with that film. When we fix the view either on the computer, the television or a book, we reduce the frequency and amplitude of the flicker. This causes ocular dryness with the appearance of discomfort such as redness, pain and lacrimation by reflex. To avoid them, it is advisable to use artificial tears both on these occasions and in adverse environmental situations (heating, air conditioning, smoke, etc.)

PROTECT EYES FROM THE SUN

protect eyes from the sun

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation produces acute and chronic changes in all structures of the eye. It is essential to shield them, even on cloudy days, after approved sunglasses with guaranteed protection (filter against UV). We must reject those that do not meet these characteristics.

NEVER RUBBISH EYES 

Before an ocular contamination by a foreign body or a chemical substance, it is advisable to wash immediately with abundant clean water, before going to the ophthalmologist . They should never rub their eyes.

PREVENT TRAUMATISM 

Practice the sport with the appropriate glasses. This will not only protect the eyeballs from solar radiation but also from possible injuries and damage caused by environmental factors such as wind, dust and sand.

WORKING WITH GOOD LIGHTING 

Light and Eye Health

Proper lighting is essential to reduce eyestrain. To read we must place the light source behind us and focused on the book. When working with the computer or watching television, it is necessary to avoid light reflections on the screen.

RELAXING THE OCULAR STRUCTURES

The ocular structures are responsible for the accommodation (focus) and relaxing them periodically also reduces the visual stress of a task maintained for a long time. To do this, we recommend that you remove the view of the focused object (screen, book), every 15-20 minutes, for about 10-15 seconds.

EDUCATING CHILDREN 

Educating children and making society aware of the necessary measures to take care of the eyes, those organs that allow us to discover and enjoy the wonders that surround us, is to ensure good visual health for the future and prevent many diseases ophthalmological that following these commandments could be avoided.