We eat well, work out and meditate to keep our body and mind healthy. However, eye health isn’t usually on top of our health priority list unless we come across problems in our eyesight. Even if we wear glasses or contact lenses, there are steps one can take to further protect our vision and eye health. If you enjoy 20/20 vision, there are some simple steps you can take to maintain the health and longevity of your vision:
Schedule your annual eye exam:
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, touch base with your doctor once a year and get that yearly checkup. This is especially important for young children and ageing adults. If you don’t have any vision problems, schedule an appointment anyway. Your doctor can guide you on tips to protect your eye as well to maintain your perfect eyesight.
Always wear sunglasses:
Regardless of whether its summer or winter, along with shielding your eyes from the sun’s harsh glare, sunglasses also shield the delicate skin around our eyes and eyelids from cancer-causing UV rays. Wearing sunglasses ensures the delay in the early onset of your skin wrinkling around the eye. If you are an outdoor activities enthusiast, sunglasses are especially important for you.
Invest in good quality eyewear:
If you have perfect vision but face a lot of headaches or eyestrain, invest in a pair of glasses if necessary to prevent any future problems. If your job requires prolonged visual focus and you do not have any power, glasses may help in reducing eyestrain. It is beneficial for you to get a pair of eyeglasses with the Titan Blue Tech lens coating for when you work on digital devices whether you have or don’t have any power.
Rest your eyes:
This is simple—just follow the 20:20:20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look up from your screen or device and focus on an object placed 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This will help relax your eyes, and fight eye strain and fatigue. Make sure to take a break and practice this to prevent any vision problems, headaches , dryness in the eye and fatigue in the long run.
Care for your contact lenses:
Reduce the risk of infections by cleaning your hands and your contact lenses before you use them. Always use a fresh lens solution to clean and store your lenses. Never go to sleep while wearing them. Moisten your eyes in between to get rid of dryness and avoid wearing your lenses past their wear-period.
These simple habitual changes and health precautions will keep your eyes and vision healthy for a long time. Here to your healthy eyes and vision!
Always wear your spectacles:
If you have a pair of prescription spectacles, make sure to wear them all the time. Without your glasses, your eyes would have to struggle to focus on any object which may cause strain to your eyes and give you more vision problems. Carry your glasses with you everywhere you go and keep an extra pair in your bag for emergencies.
Service your spectacles:
Over time excessive wear and tear of your glasses can lead to them becoming misaligned or loose on your face that could affect your eyesight. It’s good practice to go to the nearest Titan Eyeplus store to get them realigned and fitted to make sure they’re right for you. You can also get ultrasonic cleaning done to remove any stains or oxidation of the metal.
These simple habitual changes and health precautions will keep your eyes and vision healthy for a long time. Here to your healthy eyes and vision!