5 tips for good visual (eyes) health

Despite the indisputable importance of good vision, most of us take it for granted. However, blindness and a deficient vision are conditions that we need to worry about.

Here is a list of 5 tips for maintaining good visual health

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Regular follow-up with an ophthalmologist

Be aware of different eye conditions and have an eye exam regularly. Most serious problems affecting vision are caused by eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts, which are not a disease in their own right but are treated surgically. .


Macular degeneration: The hardening of the arteries of the eye reduces the supply of oxygen and nutrients, which damages the center of the retina.


Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain.

Since the decrease in vision is not apparent until a large part of the optic nerve is damaged, half of the people with glaucoma do not know it until it is too late.


Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. In this disease, the blood vessels of the retina become blocked and become damaged.

About half of the diabetics will suffer at different degrees from this visual condition.


Cataract is opacity of the lens and one of the main causes of low vision. It is not a disease but its treatment is surgical.


Because early detection and treatment of these conditions can make the difference between seeing and not seeing well or not seeing, having a regular eye exam should be part of your routine.

An optometrist can detect problems before a significant change in vision is apparent.

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyesight

Everyone knows that you protect your skin with sunscreen but many people forget that their eyes need protection too. You do not even have to look at the sun directly to suffer the damage. Ultraviolet or UV rays can be reflected by snow, sand, asphalt or water.


These UV rays can increase your risk of developing cataracts or macular degeneration and can even cause a "sunburn" to the cornea, called photokeratitis. This condition can lead to temporary blindness.


Wear sunglasses when you are outside and make it a habit but do not think that all tinted glasses are of good quality and offer you good protection. It is imperative that the protection be 100%.

Avoid visual fatigue and eye injuries

We do not know yet the long-term effects of eyestrain we feel when we sit in front of his computer screen all day long. But the short-term effects are indisputable: eye pain, crying eyes, blurred or double vision and headaches.

To reduce visual fatigue while working on the computer, do not forget to:

• Reduce glare by using a filter on your screen or by changing the angle of your screen relative to a lighting source.

• Avoid sitting too close to your screen as it is more tiring to look at an object near and far.

• Keep the ambient lighting so that it is not more than 10 times brighter than the screen; this problem of contrast is often caused by a dark screen in a very bright room and it is often forgotten that it can be a source of visual fatigue.

• Rest often the muscles of your eyes by looking in the distance; Adopt the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet apart for 20 seconds.

Wear eye protection goggles

In addition to diseases, injuries to the eye are a major cause of blindness or visual impairment. 90% of injuries could be avoided if the wearing of protective glasses was passed in our mores.

Remember to wear safety glasses when:

• You work with chemicals or household cleaners as most are corrosive and can damage the surface of your eyes permanently.

•  In the carpentry shop or doing renovations to prevent dust and high velocity particles.

• Using a lawnmower or trimmers because these machines can accidentally pick up rocks or other objects that could hit.

• By working on your car, because acid batteries, candles and debris could damage.

• Playing a sport, especially those who use high-velocity bullets, such as baseball, hockey, soccer, racquetball, etc

Exercise, eat well

Eating a lot of carrots will not really improve your vision but will bring you vitamins and minerals necessary for good vision. Adopt a balanced diet including vitamins A, E and C as well as zinc, copper, selenium and antioxidants

Exercise can also help by lowering blood pressure and lowering blood pressure in the eye, which could lead to retinal damage, especially if you have glaucoma or diabetes


Take good care of your eyes; it's important and easy to do. It depends on you: make an appointment for an eye exam regularly, wear sunglasses outdoors and safety goggles when necessary. By following these simple tips, you will ensure a good vision

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