Eyes are a precious gift of God, with their help we can see the sights of the world. However, with increasing age, eye problems also start increasing. Especially after the age of 40, eye-related problems start in most people. Health experts say, now eye problems are being seen increasing even in young people. A large number of children are complaining of poor vision and lack of light, due to which glasses are being worn at an early age.
It is very important to make continuous efforts to keep the eyes healthy. Especially after the age of 40, you should become even more careful. Health experts say that due to disturbances in lifestyle and diet, eye-related problems are being seen increasing.
Due to bad habits like smoking, and excessive use of screens, extra stress is increasing on the eyes. Therefore, we all must take care of our eyes from an early age. Let us know about some measures by following which you can maintain good eyesight. After the age of 40, it becomes even more important to pay attention to these measures.
Pay attention to a nutritious diet from an early age
A nutritious diet is necessary to maintain overall health. To maintain better eyesight and keep the retina and muscles healthy, nutritious food must be included in the diet. A diet that is rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients like Vitamin A, C, and E, Zinc, and Lutein is considered important in keeping the eyes healthy.
Eyes can be kept healthy by making green leafy vegetables, carrots, beetroot, almonds, citrus fruits along with eggs a part of the diet.
Reduce screen time
Screen time means time spent on a mobile computer. Health experts found that the more screen time you spend, the more problems it can cause for your eyes. Our eyes contain moisture in the form of tears. This tear film is made up of water as well as electrolytes proteins and enzymes. Due to prolonged exposure to screens, tears start drying up over time, our eyes become dry.
Due to lack of moisture in the eyes, pain, redness, and rubbing increase which can damage the delicate skin of the eyes.
Eye exercise is important
Just as exercise is necessary to keep the body healthy, it is also necessary for the eyes. Make a habit of looking at an object 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds every 20 minutes for eye exercise. Close your eyes for some time and rotate them clockwise and anti-clockwise.
Some yoga practices are quite beneficial in keeping the eye muscles strong and increasing blood circulation.
Regular checkups necessary
With increasing age, eyesight starts decreasing, but it starts much earlier. We come to know about it only when the problem increases considerably. Therefore, it is important to get your eyes checked regularly. Many eye diseases persist for a long time without any symptoms and cause internal damage, so it is important to have an annual eye checkup.
People with a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or eye disease should get themselves checked at least twice a year as per the doctor's advice.
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