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Eyes are the "window to the soul", helping you to fully enjoy every moment of life and express your thoughts. Therefore, eye care should be a top priority to help keep your eyes and vision healthy. To know how to properly care for your eyes, please refer to the methods below!
1. Reduce eye problems with the 20 - 20 - 20 rule
People who work continuously in front of computer or digital screens are at high risk of experiencing eye strain or dry eyes. If you do not balance between rest and work of the eyes, vision will be significantly impaired over time.
According to experts, you can prevent vision problems by applying the 20 - 20 - 20 rule. In this rule, every 20 minutes of working with a digital screen, you will take a break within 20 seconds and see 20 feet away (corresponding to about 7m). Besides, you can also protect your beautiful eyes by keeping the center of the computer screen lower than eye level, and at the same time sitting in a position that feels most comfortable.
2. Wear sunglasses to help prevent harmful UV rays from reaching your eyes
So how should you take care of your eyes to prevent eye diseases and keep your eyes healthy? One of the ideal measures is to wear sunglasses when going out. Ultraviolet rays from the sun not only damage the skin but also bring many harmful effects to the eyes. When eyes are exposed to direct UV rays for a long time, it can lead to a number of problems such as corneal burns, cataracts or eyelid cancer.
Faced with the above potential risks, you should actively wear sunglasses every time you go outdoors to block the impact of UVA and UVB rays. Besides, you should also wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect the entire face, neck, hair and ears.
For people with an occupation prone to eye injuries, it is best to use safety glasses when working. This type of glasses works to prevent toxins or foreign objects from entering the eye. You should choose goggles made of polycarbonate plastic to increase impact resistance up to 10 times compared to other materials.
Đeo kính râm giúp bạn chăm sóc mắt khỏi những tia UV độc hại
3. Use eye care solution
Another method to help keep your eyes healthy is to use eye drops or eye drops. These medications help relieve itchy, red, or dry eye problems. In addition, you can also use eye drops or a dilute saline solution to wash away dirt that gets into your eyes.
In case you feel that there is a foreign object in your eye that cannot be removed, or you have symptoms of light sensitivity, eye pain, discharge, dry eyes, etc., see an ophthalmologist right away for treatment. specific diagnosis and treatment.
4. Supplement with nutrients good for eye health
In the process of eye care, you also need to pay attention to adding foods that contain essential nutrients for eye health and vision. Foods that promote blood circulation to the eyes include whole grains, green vegetables, citrus fruits, red meat, poultry, oysters or peas.
In addition, you can also supplement vitamin A to enhance vision through vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, ... Other nutrients are also essential for the health of the body. eyes, including lutein, beta-carotene and zeaxanthin.
5. Apply yoga exercises to keep your eyes healthy and beautiful
Practicing yoga for the eyes is also a good way to keep your eyes healthy and beautiful. First, sit comfortably and imagine a watch in front of you. Look up at the 12 o'clock index, then pause for a second and continue to lower your gaze down to the 6 o'clock hand. After doing this move, rest for a few seconds and repeat the exercise about 10 times.
At the end of the exercise, place your hands over your eyes and let them rest for a few seconds in the dark. You should work hard to practice these movements every day to help keep your eyes sharp and healthy.
Một số bài tập hữu ích trong việc chăm sóc mắt từ Yoga
6. Keep your eyes healthy with contact lenses
When using contact lenses, you need to regularly wash your hands before wearing glasses and properly clean them with a specialized solution. Ideally, you should wash, clean, and dry your contact lenses after each use. In addition, you should also change your contact lenses every 2-3 months to ensure the best quality for your eyes.
You also need to be careful to avoid wearing contact lenses when in direct contact with detergents or while swimming. In addition, limit wearing contact lenses for too long, should remove glasses when sleeping, even during nap time.
7. Take care of your body health to help prevent eye problems
Taking care of your overall health also helps prevent diseases that affect eye health, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. These conditions often reduce blood flow to the eye and cause impaired vision or dry eyes.
In addition, thyroid problems, immune system disorders in the lungs also contribute to eye diseases. Therefore, you should pay more attention to your health to avoid the above conditions through exercise, diet and reasonable living. You can also consult your doctor if you have a history of high blood pressure or diabetes.
8. Take medicine as directed to avoid damage to your eyes
Some medicines when used not exactly as directed by your doctor or in combination with other drugs can cause side effects, including vision problems. Some eye effects when using the drug, including watery eyes, dry eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light,... If you notice any suspicious symptoms, you should see your doctor. early for diagnosis and appropriate remedial action.
9. Avoid using mascara that has been used for a long time
Long-lasting mascara is an ideal environment for bacteria to grow and develop. Therefore, you should avoid using mascara that is old or left too long, and should instead be renewed every 3 months of use.In case of eye infection, you should immediately stop using eye makeup products, such as eyeshadow, eyeliner or mascara,... In addition, you also need to regularly check the ingredients in the cosmetics. eye makeup and test it on the wrist area before use. This will help you prevent the risk of allergic reactions to ingredients in cosmetics.
For better eye care, you should avoid sharing eye makeup with others. Besides, avoid getting cosmetics into your eyes because they are very irritating.
Trong quá trình chăm sóc mắt bạn nên loại bỏ mascara đã sử dụng lâu ngày
10. Quitting smoking helps to keep your eyes healthy and beautiful
Tobacco smoke is one of the most common factors that increase the risk of dry eyes and cataracts. Moreover, the habit of smoking regularly also causes plaque to accumulate in blood vessels, weakening artery function, thereby damaging the retina and causing vision loss. Therefore, giving up smoking is an essential step in a healthy eye care process.11. Get your vision checked more often
Besides taking care of your eye health, you should also have an annual eye exam to screen for eye diseases early. Some eye diseases often appear in the early stages and cause no specific symptoms, such as glaucoma. Until the symptoms flare up strongly and cause pain, it has progressed to a late stage, causing permanent vision loss. Therefore, you should have regular eye exams at least once a year (for people < 40 years old) or 2 times / year (for people > 40 years old) to detect and treat the disease early.
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