Eye health – tips to keep your eyes healthy and happy

1. Working at the computer? Give your eyes a health break.

     Every 5-10 minutes look away from your screen and focus on a far away object. It helps to readjust the focus of your eyes
Every now and then close your eyes for a few second, it remoteness eyes and prevents dryness. Also try to blink more often
If you feel that you can’t stare at the screen anymore take a small break, get up, walk a little. It is recommended that you take 10 minutes off every hour you work on the computer, not only for the health of your eyes, but for your legs and back as well.
Make sure the light isn’t too bright, if using a desk lamp it shouldn’t shine into your eyes or on the screen. It is best to put it sideways.

2. What you eat is important for your eye health

     There are books written about how nutrition affects the health of your eyes. However it all can be summarized in a few words.Vitamins are very important for healthy eyes particularly vitamins A, C, B and E. One more reason to like veggies and fruits, especially all citruses and carrots. Zinc is also associated with healthy eyes.

3. Clean your contact lens case

     Many people take proper care of their lenses, but neglect the lens case. Contact lens case can collect all kinds of bacteria, so you should wash it often. Wash your case with soap and rinse with boiled water.It is also recommended to replace your contact lens case every three month.

Tips on Swimming with Contact Lenses

     It’s summer and a lot will still be hitting the pools. A good number of those who will taking a dip might be wearing contacts. Swimming with them demands just a bit more care and precaution.

Swimming with Contact Lenses

     * If you don’t need them, don’t wear them. If you can still sufficiently see without them, then don’t wear them.

Wear soft lenses. The larger circumference helps them “stick” to your eyes while swimming, preventing water from washing them away. Wear them at least half an hour before you enter the water. Hard lenses can easily be permeated by water and be washed away. Likewise, wait 30 minutes before removing them after your dip.

Apply drops. Apply saline solution to your eyes. This will lubricate the lenses and your eyes, preventing water from washing them away.

Wear goggles. It’s a bummer to lose your lenses so wear goggles to help prevent water from washing them away. Wearing goggles also prevents bacteria and other microbes from getting to your lenses. Here are some pointers on how to choose goggles.

Disinfect. Be sure to disinfect your lenses especially if you’re using extended-wear contacts. If you’re using disposables, better not take the chance and just replace them.