Globally, many types of eye-related diseases are being seen increasing with time. Till a few decades ago, eye problems were known as disorders associated with aging, however, now even younger people are being found to be its victims. Doctors say, that apart from disturbances in lifestyle and diet, increased screen time is also harmful for the eyes. Due to this, problems ranging from reduced vision, dry eyes, eye pain, glaucoma, and in some situations even loss of vision are being seen.
Health experts say that to keep the eyes healthy, doing some exercise regularly along with consuming nutritious food can be beneficial. The habit of blinking the eyelids has been considered to be the most beneficial in this. It is believed that blinking the eyelids keeps the eyes moist and reduces the risk of dry eyes.
In a recent study, researchers have also found this habit to improve eyesight. Do you blink from time to time?
Eyes get rest by blinking eyes
According to a study conducted at the University of Rochester, America, frequent blinking not only helps in maintaining moisture in the eyes but also increases eyesight. Researchers said that when you blink, it stimulates the retina, which helps in seeing the image. Not only this, but our brain also remains in active mode by blinking. As long as we are awake, our eyes remain closed for about 10% of the time due to blinking, this gives rest to the brain.
What did the study find?
"We found that blinking increases the strength of retinal stimulation," Bin Yang, a neuroscientist at the university, wrote in his published paper. This is also a simple exercise for the eye muscles. The more active the muscles are, the better the blood circulation will be, due to which you can not only keep your eyes healthy but many types of disorders related to it can also be reduced.
Previous research shows that blinking also activates our attention span and helps us recognize objects. Apart from this, it helps in protecting the eyes from drying which is the main cause of many types of diseases.
The risk of dry eyes problem is reduced
The researchers found that blinking allows the eyes to reformat the visual information they receive from the brain. People who have problems not blinking eyelids due to some reasons may also have a higher risk of disorders like dry eyes. Dry eyes have been considered a major risk factor for blindness.
Health experts say that there are many benefits of blinking, but blinking unnecessarily can also cause harm.
Disadvantages of blinking too much
Researchers said, it is necessary to keep blinking the eyelids from time to time to maintain the moisture of the eyes and to maintain better light, but this work should not be done unnecessarily in the pursuit of more benefits. By doing this you can lose your eyesight quickly.
To keep eyes healthy and prevent problems like blindness, it is important to include colorful vegetables in the diet and also to reduce screen time.
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