Simple things that can improve your vision.

Sight is one our five senses. Many of us, however, do have problems with our vision. These can range from mild issues to more serious conditions. But even for those blessed with ‘eagle eyes,’ surely, you’d want to keep it that way.

In this article, you’ll find a number of things you can do that can help you avoid future issues with your eyesight, as well as actually improve your vision. Click through and see for yourself!

Wear sunglasses.

UV light can damage your eyes and increase the risk of cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye). The best way for you to protect your eyes against this is by wearing sunglasses.

Eat greens.

Collard greens and kale, for instance, are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which may help prevent developing both cataracts and macular degeneration. Plus, greens have lots of antioxidants, which may help repair and delay some cell damage.

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Get your blood pressure checked monthly.

Both high and low blood pressure can indeed affect your eyes. Reduced blood flow to the retina may cause blurred vision or even blindness, whereas high blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in your eyes.

Go to your eye doctor.

Whether you need to see an optician, an optometrist, or an ophthalmologist will depend on your personal circumstances, but any of the three will help you and point you in the right direction. 

Go to your eye doctor.

If you’re aged 60 or older, you might want to take a dilated eye exam every one to two years. Though if you have a family history of glaucoma, it’s advisable that you should start doing these at around age 40.

Go to your eye doctor.

“Glaucoma has no symptoms until it’s too late and if caught early, it can be treated and controlled in most people,” advises Dr. Lylas G Mogk, ophthalmologist and medical director.

Contact lenses.

Make sure you mind your contact lenses by respecting when they need to be discarded, cleaning them properly, and by not going swimming with them on, for instance.

Adjust your computer screen.

Your computer screen should be just below eye level. This will allow for your eyes to close slightly, which will consequently reduce the risk of dry eye syndrome. Plus, it will help your overall posture.

Go Mediterranean.

The Mediterranean diet is rich in lean proteins, veggies, and healthy fats—all nutrients that are good for both your heart and your vision. In fact, a study found that this type of diet “was associated with a 41% reduced risk of incident advanced AMD” (age-related macular degeneration).

Use a fresh towel on your face.

Sharing a face towel can expose you to the risk of getting pink eye. The same goes for pillows and makeup brushes, to name a few. Always use your own fresh towel to wipe your face.

Go for a walk.

There are numerous benefits to moving around, including improved circulation, which has a direct impact on your eyes.

Supplements.

Supplements can also help your eyesight staying in top-notch condition, including zeaxanthin, vitamin C and E, zinc, and copper.

Take regular breaks.

Set a reminder for taking a pause every 30 minutes when you’re on your computer or reading. Look away and focus on something further away. This will help prevent eye fatigue and eyestrain.

Remove makeup before going to bed.

Always use eye makeup remover before you go to sleep. Fragments of mascara may get in your eye and scratch your cornea.

Quit smoking.

We all know how bad smoking is for our overall health. This includes our vision. Studies have shown that smokers have a reduced ability to see some contrasts and colors when compared to non-smokers.

Eat sweet potatoes.

These are packed with carotenoids, which may help against macular degeneration and, consequently, blindness.

Cut down on processed fatty foods.

Many packaged foods, such as cookies, contain high amounts of omega-6 fatty acids. These promote inflammation and can contribute to macular degeneration.

Eat more fatty fish instead.

Fatty fish such as salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which has the opposite effect to omega-6 fatty acids: it’s anti-inflammatory. Include fish in your diet twice a week for better results.

Eat spinach.

Spinach is rich in lutein, which may prevent age-related macular degeneration. Include spinach in your diet twice a week.

Consider getting a shingles shot if you’re over 50.

Cases of shingles of the eye, or herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), are increasingly common, so just take a vaccine and reduce the risk considerably.

Sources: (The Healthy)