How to Take Care of Your Eyes

Eyes are an important part of human body. As we know, we can see many things through our eyes, like views, colors, cars, etc. Furthermore, we should always take care of our eyes. In fact, taking care of our eyes is difficult. There are many causes that can decrease our eyes capability, such as: watching TV or computer too much, avoiding vegetables and fruits that have Vitamin A, etc.

Tips on Daily Eye Care:

Allergies:
Common colds and allergies are common among today’s growing children. It is important not to allow your child to knuckle or rub his/her eyes hard as this can be habitual and lead to corneal abnormalities like keratoconus. Hence, always address the root cause, or trigger, of allergy.

Swimming:
Water-tight swimming goggles prevent irritation due to chlorine and reduce the chances of infection.

Sports:
If your child is involved in ball games and/or contact sports, protective eye wear made of polycarbonate is recommended.

Diet:
A healthy diet with emphasis on green leafy vegetables, drumstick, carrot, beetroot, fresh fruits, including mango and papaya, is a must. These are particularly rich in Vitamin A.

Lighting:
Light source should be positioned behind your child while they are reading. Avoid direct glare by using shielded light. Reading material should ideally be placed 12-14 inches away.

Do Not Read Book in Dark Area
Our eyes tend to work extra to see objects in dark area. Theoretically, human eyes have limited catching capacities. If you like to do it, your eyes capability will be down.

Avoid Much Using Contact Lens
There are many contact lens that you can find in market. But warn you to get doctor recommendation before using contact lens. Only wear contact lens if necessary because some contact lens that are available in the market is dangerous for your eyes.