Our eyes are among the important organs of our body. We appreciate God’s creations because we can see them using our eyes. If we cannot see then the world will be filled with darkness and it would be difficult for us to move around. Thus, seeing is very important not only for us humans but also for all living things.
Our five senses which include the eyes, which are the organs for seeing things, should definitely be well taken cared of. We should not abuse our eyes but instead find ways to care for them so they can function to the fullest and we can see things clearly.
There are many simple and practical ways to take care of our eyes. It is just a matter of discipline and obedience. Below are the top 10 proper eye care tips that you have to remember and follow.
1.) Wash your face before sleeping.
This is a common yet very important skin and eye care tip. You should make sure to remove your makeup and wash your face before going to sleep. This can help avoid clogging of pores which can cause skin problems and can irritate the eyes.
2.) Get enough sleep.
Of course, getting enough sleep is not only good for the eyes but for the body in general. Through sleep, your tired eyes which can rest. Eye abuse can cause eyes to malfunction or lead to a more serious eye problem.
3.) Vitamin A should be included in your diet.
Foods rich in Vitamin A like cereals, egg yolk and liver can help improve your eyesight and prevent eye problems. You can also buy Vitamin A in pharmacies and take one vitamin daily.
4.) Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily.
Water can help replenish water loss in your body due to the activities you do. It can also restore and provide water needed by your eyes so it can function well.
5.) Avoid reading in the dark or poor light.
Trying to read in the dark or poor light can cause irritation of the eyes and can further lead to serious eye problem if done frequently. Never abuse your eyes by reading in poor light.
6.) Wear glasses on sunny weather.
Protect your eyes by wearing glasses when you’re out on a sunny weather. You should also avoid staring at the sun directly because it can harm the eyes and can even lead to blindness.
7.) Avoid too much use of the computer or TV.
Rest your eyes every after 2 hours of using the computer or TV. Never abuse your eyes. It is not good to use the TV or computer for a long period because you will surely regret it once you feel or experience vision problems.
8.) Avoid too much use of eye drops and instead use cold or clean tap water.
Don’t rely too much on eye drops. Use cold water or clean running water in cleaning your eyes especially before going to sleep.
9.) Apply cucumber on your eyes to remove dark circles.
Dark circles surrounding your eyes caused by stress can be removed by applying cucumber in your eyes. Allow the cucumber to stay for about an hour or two.
10.) Do not smoke.
Smoking is certainly harmful to the body including the eyes. It can cause poor vision, blurred vision and other eye problems. It can also weaken the body as a whole and can even cause cancer due to the carcinogens a cigarette contains.
Our eyes make us feel complete as a human because we feel free to move and see things around us. Let us take good care of our eyes so it can function well even until we get old.
