10 Ways to Care for Your Eyes Naturally
By Positivemed-Team
Edited By: Stephanie Dawson
1. Clean your eyes
It is critically important to keep your eyes clean and away from chemicals. Fresh water is the best source for cleansing your eyes. A couple drops of rose water are also very good for the health of your eyes.
2. Eat more fresh fruit
Fruits contain essential vitamins and nutrients which are vital to eyes. Fruits like oranges, cucumbers, and guava contain vitamins-A, C, and E. Lentils, peanuts and sunflower seeds are also very good for eye health.
3. Drink enough water
Drinking a sufficient amount of water each day is critical to keep your eyes fresh. This also hydrates the entire body and decreases puffiness around the eyes.
4. Exercise regularly
Like our body, our eyes also need regular exercise. Roll your eyes and look from right to left and from top to bottom. The best time to exercise your eyes is when you wake up in the morning.
5. Sleep well
Basic vision care is directly associated with adequate rest and quality sleep. A regular non- interrupted sleep of 7-8 hours provides the amount of rest required for healthy eyes.
6. Avoid direct sunlight
Do not forget to wear your sunglasses when you are out in bright sun light. Sun exposure has been directly linked with cataract formation and possible macular degeneration.
7. Use cucumber slices on your eyelids
Gently press cucumber slices against your eyes 10 minutes prior to going to sleep. Cucumbers contain ascorbic acid and caffeic acid which prevent water retention and also reduce puffiness around the eyes.
8. Do not read in dim light
Reading in dim light causes eye strain and may damage your eyes. If your eyes feel tired while you are reading, stop for a while and take a break.
9. Avoid wearing contact lenses for long periods
Wearing contact lenses for too long may permanently damage your sight and can cause discomfort to eyes. 3-D lenses should especially be avoided.
10. Avoid looking at a screen or monitor for too long
You should try not to spend much time in front of your TV, computer, or laptop screen. Glare from the screen causes muscle fatigue in the eyes. This effect may be because of screen being too bright or too dark.
