What do you do every day to take care of your eyes? The average human does nothing except washing their eyes regularly and wearing a pair of sunglasses while going out. While that’s still better than doing nothing at all, here are 5 other things you must do as times are changing and eye care needs to get modern with the times.
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The 20-20-20 rule
If you like many others in this day and age spend most of your time working on digital devices, this is a must to follow rule for the better health of your eyes. That’s because the blue light from devices like laptops, phones, and tablets, can not only cause dry eyes, but eye strains, blurred vision, and headaches as well.
So, make sure to look at something at a 20 feet distance for 20 seconds after every 20 minutes of looking at the screen. Yes, that’s the 20-20-20 rule for eyes.
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Comprehensive eye tests regularly
Times are changing fast. Diseases like cataract, conjunctivitis, macular degeneration, etc. don’t wait for old age to come to you. That’s why it’s crucial to get a comprehensive eye test done at least every 3 months. This is even more important if you undergo any eye strains or redness in your eyes now and then. For a free eye test, do not forget to visit your nearby Specscart store.
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UV 400 sunglasses
You can’t ignore the ill effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays on your eyes. While UVA rays harm your retina and the natural eye lens, UVB rays damage your cornea cells which are very much required as a layer of protection for your eyes. UV 400 sunglasses block all such harmful UV rays. Whether you are at a beach party or driving a car, UV 400 sunglasses prove to be quite useful and save you from as terrible diseases as cancer of the eyelids.
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Anti Blue light glasses
While the 20-20-20 rule is awesome to give your eyes a much-needed break, it’s not quite a feasible option. Firstly, because the average person gets so engrossed while looking at screens that it’s difficult to remember to take a break.
Secondly, because sometimes work demands a flow and you can’t have a break without hampering your efficiency. That’s where something like anti blue light glasses come in handy. They save you from the harmful blue light that can cause eye strains and headaches and may even ruin your sleep cycle.
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Diet
Yes, diet alone is not going to help you feel a difference quickly. Yet, it does make a difference in the long term health of your eyes. You can add fish, nuts, green veggies, carrots, legumes, citrus fruits, sweet potatoes, and eggs to your diet. All these make slow and steady differences and help your eyes get the nutrition they need. Thus, fighting all sorts of eye diseases.
Bonus – The nitty-gritty
There are many other small ways you can do to ensure proper modern eye care. For example drinking loads of water regularly is important. You may have a habit of touching your eyes again and again, so washing your hands often is a must. Also, proper 7-8 hours of sleep every night is crucial to ensure your eyes aren’t being overworked and get the much-needed rest they deserve.
Additionally, when buying prescription glasses, make sure they have an anti-UV and anti-glare coating to protect your eyes. At Specscart, all such coatings including scratch-resistant ones come free of cost, because we believe good eye health is a must for everyone.
Now that you know of all the ways by which you can take care of your eyes, it’s time to take action. Choose a pair of glasses frames today to get anti-blue light glasses or UV 400 sunglasses and promise your eyes the health they deserve.
