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Eat lots of fruits and veggies!
Carrots, loaded with beta carotene are especially helpful in
maintaining healthy eyes. That's because beta carotene is an
antioxidant that reduces the risk of macular degeneration.STEP
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Broccoli, bell peppers, and brussels sprouts are also great for
your eyes, containing lots of vitamin C. Okay, they're not the
greatest tasting vegetables in the world (or maybe you love them,
in which case good for you!) so dip them in hummus or other yummy
yogurt spreads to make them palatable.Wild salmon and sardines are
also healthy options for your eyes. That's because they contain
omega-3 fats, which are the good fats for your body. These omega-3s
protect tiny blood vessels in the eyes.Sweet potatoes and spinach
round out the healthy options for maintaining good eyes. Both
contain beta carotene, and spinach contains lots of vitamin C,
lutein, and zeaxanthin. Make the sweet spuds into home-fries with a
bit of olive oil, and make spinach into a tasty side or a
delectable dip.
STEP 2Avoidwearing contact lensesfor more than 19 hours.
This can cause permanent sight damage as well as extreme
discomfort to your eyes. Don't wear glasses too long either.
Especially 3-D glasses!
STEP 3Use cucumber on your eyelids. Press cold cucumber slices
gently against eyelids 10 minutes before going to sleep at night to
preventpuffiness.
STEP 4Wear UV protective sunglasses. Get polarized lenses, NOT
just darker lenses. The lenses that only make the world darker will
just make your pupils dilate and don't do a thing to stop the UV
rays.
STEP 5Try not to spend so much time looking at yourcomputer
screenit may cause eye strain and dry eyes.The glare from computer
screens causes muscle fatigue in the eyes, either from being too
bright or too dark.People blink less when they're looking at a
screen, causing drier eyes. Make a conscious effort to blink every
30 seconds when you're sitting down and looking at your computer
screen to combat dry eyes.
STEP 6
Exercise your eyes, and also be sure torelaxthem.
STEP 7Do not read in dim light. Reading in dim light can cause
eye strain but will not damage your eyes. If your eyes feel tired,
stop for a while and take a break.
STEP 8Do not look at a bright light directly. Never focus your
eyes on the sun directly, as it can damage your eyes.
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