I am not referring to eye exercises.
Work-out, run, jog. Even walking is better than nothing. Exercising has been shown to keep a healthy blood flow to the retina. This lowers risks of retinal diseases, such as retinopathy.
The following foods help prevent eye diseases, such as macular degeneration.
They are listed in alphabetical order.
Apricot
Asparagus
Berries
Broccoli
Carrots
Eggs (omega-3 eggs)
Fish
Flaxseeds
Garlic
Green beans
Green bell peppers
Green tea
Honeydew melon
Kiwi
Lima beans
Mango
Onions
Oranges
Papaya
Peaches
Pomegranate
Pumpkin seeds
Red grapes
Spinach
Squash
Tomatoes
Walnuts
Whole grains (barley, oats)
Yellow Corn
Do:
-Rub your contacts when cleaning them, even if the label on the bottle of solution says ‘No Rub’. Otherwise, contacts get coated with deposits. As a result, vision will be a little blurry. These deposits also tend to attract bacteria, which can cause an eye infection.
-Follow the recommended schedule of wear. Old contacts are [...]
Make sure that your eyes are located in the center (horizontally) of the lenses. This helps keep thickness to a minimum.
If you are farsighted, rimless frames are not recommended. The edge of the lens is very thin and will chip very easily.
If you are very farsighted, the center of the lens will be very thick. [...]
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Macular degeneration is one of the worst eye diseases. It affects the macula. Central vision is lost.
Depending on the type of macular degeneration, surgery can restore some vision.
Unfortunately, in some cases, vision can be lost forever.
To help prevent this disease, quit smoking and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
Anti-oxidants [...]
Stretching disposable contact lens wear beyond the recommended schedule significantly increases the risk of eye infection. Vision and comfort can also be reduced, due to the deposits accumulating on the lenses.
Here are two ways to help you remember when it is time to throw them away and wear a fresh new pair:
Acuminder.com helps you remember [...]
For prescription sunglasses, choose a frame with flat lenses (not wrap-around). Curved lenses would add distortion to your prescription.
If your eyes are very sensitive to light, wear polarized sunglasses every time you go outside.
Kids should also protect their eyes from ultraviolet rays.
Read this eHow article for more info about the negative effects of ultraviolet rays [...]
Avoid applying eyeliner inside the lash line. It will clog the openings of the tear glands, which can lead to dry eyes.
Omega-3 can help your eyes produce more tears on their own.
For mild dry eyes, add artificial tears as needed.
For moderate dry eyes, use gels or liquid gels.
For severe dry eyes, use ointment [...]
Save money by buying a year-supply of contact lenses all at once. Some offices will offer discounts AND a manufacturer’s mail-in rebate.
