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Are You Blind When It Comes To Eye Care? Try These Helpful Tips!
Is your eye care knowledge enough to maintain healthy eyes as you age? How long has it been since you visited the optometrist? If you haven't been taking proper care of your eyes, then this is your wake up call.

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The key to great eye care is to make sure you see a qualified professional for your exams and any glasses you may need. If you want to find an experienced eye doctor, ask for recommendations from family and friends or search online for reviews. A little research can help you find the doctor that is right for you.

Make sure to purchase quality sunglasses for eye protection. You have to make sure that the shades can block out 100% of UVB and UVA radiation. If you choose glasses for fashion, make sure they are not cheap, because they might harm your vision.

What you consume can greatly affect your vision. Research has shown that foods rich in zinc, omega-3 and vitamins E and C can protect eyes from diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts. Eat at least one serving a day from choices among dark, leafy veggies, oranges, nuts, beans, and seafood like tuna or salmon.

You can really have better eyes by using sunglasses. You should even wear them on cloudy days. Be sure to look for UV protection when selecting shades. They might cost a little bit more, but your eye health is worth the extra cost.

Quality sunglasses can go a long way. They'll let you not have to deal with rays that are ultraviolet. Pick up a pair of sunglasses that offer at least 99 percent protection from UVA and UVB rays. Polarized lenses are best for driving. They help to reduce glare. Even with contacts that have UV protection, sunglasses are still necessary.

If you stare at a computer screen on a daily basis, know that this can cause problems to your eyes. If your eyes feel dry, try blinking more often. Be sure to reduce your screen's glare. You can also purchase an anti-glare computer screen. Lastly, position your computer so that your eyes are in line with the top of your monitor. You will be looking just slightly down to the screen.

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Switch up your makeup after two months. You should do this because it harbors bacteria the same way that contacts do. After a few months, you're simply rubbing a brush covered in bacteria onto your face and around your eyes. This can lead to damage of the eyes and the area around them.

Quit smoking to keep your eyes healthy. You are more likely to develop cataracts, optic nerve damage and macular degeneration when you are a smoker. If you've tried to quit before and failed, just try it again. The more often you try to stop smoking, the better your chances of success.

There are many things that can cause eye problems. It's important to understand exactly what it consists of. This information should be applied in your life as soon as possible.





 
 
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