The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

dillonshane92

4 years ago

Your eyes are an extremely important set of organs in your body. The eye is what allows you to use your sense of sight. If you didn’t have eyes, you wouldn’t be able to see and would be considered blind. Since the eye(s) is/are such (an) important organ(s), you have to make sure that you take care of them. Taking care of your eyes does not require that much work, but it’s something that you should stay on top of. I’m going to be listing the 10 amazing ways to keep your eyes healthy.

1. Protect Your Eyes

Be it harmful chemicals or any number of different dangers in life, protecting your eyes is important. It’s also pretty simple, because all you have to do is wear a mask or glasses, and you’re good to go. Be sure to listen or be well-informed before you walk into an area that may require the proper caution before going in. All it takes is one mistake, and you can lose your eyes, be it a sharp or even hot object. This also means that you should wear gear when riding a bike and even cooking. Just be sure to protect your eyes when around something dangerous, and make it a habit.

The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

2. Take Supplements

There are plenty of supplements on the market that can make a difference in your eye health. It should also be considered that cannabis can help with glaucoma and other eye health problems. You can see a list of supplements below:

(1) Vitamin A
(2) Vitamin E
(3) Vitamin C
Vitamins B6, B9 and B12
Riboflavin
Niacin
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

3. Fasting More

**As you can see, we’re about to have a cup of tea.**

If there’s anything that can help your eyes, it’s fasting. Intermittent fasting is the one-in-all cure for just about anything under the sun. Fasting alters a variety of physiological parameters leading to changes in eye function. A decrease in insulin as well as an increase in glucagon, norepinephrine and cortisol levels and changes in lipid profile, melatonin, and electrolytes is well-documented. Intermittent fasting may also prevent diabetic eye disease, at least in mice. This effect is potentially due to the release of hormones from the fasted gut that affected receptors in the eye. Autophagy assists the visual cycle by helping cells recover vitamin A, which is essential for the recycling of rhodopsin in the photoreceptors.

The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

4. Consider Lighting

Exposure to harsh fluorescent lighting can cause eye strain and blurred vision. The longer you’re exposed to the light, the more likely you’ll experience the problem. Symptoms of eyestrain include sore, burning, watery or dry eyes. Double vision and increased sensitivity to light can also occur. Warm light is best for the eyes. This includes filtered natural light and light produced by incandescent and LED light bulbs. Spread out lighting in your home and workspace to ensure sufficient lighting.

The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

5. Exercise Enough

Cardio exercise also increases the flow of blood to the optic nerve and the retina. Because of these effects, overall eye health and vision can be improved, but it’s especially beneficial to people with glaucoma. In fact, research shows that participating in moderate physical exercise can actually lower your intraocular pressure (IOP) and improve blood flow to the retina and optic nerve. This includes an activity as simple as a brisk walk around your neighborhood several times a week. Just be sure to avoid the sweat getting in your eyes.

The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

6. Diet Properly

**Why only show half the dish? Do you think that I can’t see?**

An individual’s diet can also impact their eye health. Certain nutrients and vitamins like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and C, and zinc can lower the risk of prevalent eye conditions. These conditions are including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. This is where eating overly processed foods is also important. You should make sure to get all of your nutrients (as listed in the supplement section), and you should avoid the overly carbohydrate and sugar ridden foods.

The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

7. Keep an Eye on Your Eyes

**I can see that you’ll take an eye for an eye.**

Just be sure to get the proper eye exams, and if you sense a decrease in vision, be sure to consider the other items on this list. Also, be sure to get a health checkup every year to avoid any further or future complications. The best thing you can do is at least attempt to avoid the things that can harm you in the future. This is why it’s always important to have a future plan in place to keep yourself from falling over.

The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

8. Get Enough Sleep

Studies have shown that at least 5 hours of sleep are needed for your eyes to renew themselves. While in sleep, the body cycles through several stages of sleep. One of these cycles is called “Rapid Eye Movement,” or REM. During this period the eyes can move up to 1000 degrees per second. Also, lack of sleep or fatigue contributes to poor vision. Difficulty focusing and other eye conditions that can result from less than 5 hours of sleep are eye spasms, dry eyes, and irritated eyes. Your eyes may even be more sensitive to light, or you may have blurry vision. Sleep deprivation could lead to serious eye problems, such as glaucoma, over time.

The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

9. Be a Healthy Weight

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Poor diet can lead to diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, while a healthy diet can improve those conditions. While some eye diseases are genetic, a healthy, well-balanced diet high in fruits, vegetables, vitamins and minerals may help reduce your risk of certain eye problems. Studies have identified poor diet, obesity, and type 2 diabetes as heightened risk factors for a range of conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy — one of the leading causes of blindness in the working population.

The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

10. Keep up With Health

**So, where do I stick the stethoscope?**

Stress impacts us mentally and physically, but did you know it can affect our vision? When we are severely stressed and anxious, high levels of adrenaline in the body can cause pressure on the eyes, resulting in blurred vision. People with long-term anxiety can suffer from eye strain during the day on a regular basis. Finally, severe anxiety can make you feel dizzy, which may make you feel like your vision has become blurred. In the long term, when extreme stress and anxiety happens frequently, your body’s heightened cortisol levels can cause glaucoma and optic neuropathy, which can lead to blindness.

Final Thoughts: The 10 Amazing Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

You see, there are plenty of ways to keep your eyes functional and safe. It’ll take some work, but what doesn’t take work to keep healthy? It’s part of what gives life some meaning, but it’s also something to take seriously. Keep an eye on your eyes, because you never know what you might see next. #Optics