Protect Your Eyes During All Types Of Activities

5 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Eyes

Of course, as optometrists and ophthalmologists, we can’t help but mention that attending annual eye exams is one of the very best ways to protect your eyes and vision health throughout life. However, today we’re highlighting five important ways to protect your eyes beyond the optometrist’s office.

Make healthy lifestyle choices

Last year we published a post about ten different medical issues we detect during eye exams. The reason for that is the body is a complete whole – and disease in one area inevitably affects just about every other one of the body’s systems.

Your lifestyle choices play a fundamental role in overall health, including eye and vision health. That is why we support patients in pursuing a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and quitting unhealthy habits. The healthier your body is, the less likely you are to experience diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and other health issues that put you at risk for conditions leading to vision loss. 

And don’t forget that living a healthy lifestyle also includes healthy sleep habits, as sleep serves as the body’s healing and regenerating powerhouse. If you’re not getting enough rest each night, odds are you’re experiencing effects in the body, mind, and spirit – not to mention tired eyes.

Use a well-rounded sun protection plan

UV rays cause cancer, including eye cancer, and also compromise cellular DNA, leading to tissue breakdown. Excessive sun exposure can cause various issues that hurt the eyes and lead to vision loss. If you spend time outdoors:

• Wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection – the more coverage, the better.
• Don a hat.
• Stay in the shade as much as possible (keep a portable umbrella or shade structure in the car for low- or no-shade areas).

UV rays penetrate through clouds คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย and are magnified by water and snow, so keep that in mind as well. Always wear UV-proof sunglasses or goggles when skiing or playing in the snow, and take extra precautions on sunny days near the water.

Practice the 20 20 20 rule to prevent eye strain

Eye strain doesn’t cause vision loss, but it does lead to other unpleasant side effects. Children and adults can unknowingly experience eye strain that shows up in the form of:

• Headaches
• Eye aches
• The impulse to rub the eyes (which can lead to surface scratches and corneal abrasion)
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Inability to focus