11 tips for healthy eyes

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1. Do warm-up for eyes

If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen, you probably noticed that in the middle working hours appear tired and dry eyes - in fact, looking at the monitor, we blink twice less.

The monitor should be slightly below eye level, at a distance of about 60 cm. Use anti-reflective coating, so that the light from the screen is not reflected in the eyes.

Every 20 minutes ago charging for the eyes. To do this within 20 seconds looking at an object at a distance of about 6 meters from the computer.

2. Always wear sunglasses

Ultraviolet radiation is harmful not only for skin, but also to the eye. It can cause cataracts, corneal burns the eyes and even cancer of the century.

To protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, it is necessary to wear sunglasses or special lenses with UV filter. Do not forget to wear sunglasses even on a cloudy day, as snow, water, sand and pavement reflect UV rays.

3. Use safety glasses

Injury to the eye can be obtained not only at work, but at home with non-compliance with safety regulations. Use goggles to protect eyes from small particles or chemical exposure. For sports such as swimming, skiing or basketball, you should also choose goggles. They can help prevent eye damage.

Lens safety glasses must be made of polycarbonate. As compared with other materials, polycarbonate has a 10 times higher impact resistance.

4. Include in the diet of foods that are useful for heart and eye

productsImproving blood circulation, provide you with a healthy heart and good vision. These, among others, include citrus fruits, herbs and grains. Prevent damage from ultraviolet radiation helps food high in zinc: beans, peas, nuts, oysters, lean red meat or poultry.

To view a very useful beta-carotene, found in carrots and other yellow and orange foods. In our body, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, deficiency of which can lead to vision problems.

Lutein and zeaxanthin - substances that are also beneficial to the eyes. They are found in greens, spinach, cabbage and other leafy vegetables.

5. Do not ignore the pain in his eyes

Remove redness and itching help a cold compress, antihistamines or eye drops. If you had the feeling, as if the eye hit the sand, wash your eyes with cold water or an isotonic solution.

If symptoms persist, the eyes are swollen, sore or become sensitive to light, it is better not to self-medicate, and seek medical help.

6. Take care of contact lenses

Be sure to wash your hands before touching the lenses. After removing the lenses need to make their disinfection. Use of only high-quality solutions. Change the contact lenses should be regularly according to their specified service life.

Do not wear lenses if you are going to swim in the pool or open water, as well as apply any strong chemical agents. Be sure to remove the lens before sleep.

7. Keep an eye on the general state of health

Various diseases that are not associated with vision, can cause damage to the eyes. For example, hypertension or diabetes diabetes reduce blood flow to the eyes. Violations by the immune system also negatively affect the eyesight. Therefore, it is particularly careful to monitor the health of the eyes, if you have any serious illness.

8. Carefully read the instructions for use of drugs

The interaction of some drugs can cause vision problems. Before taking the drug read the possible side effects. Consult your doctor if after taking the medicines you notice symptoms such as dry eyes, tearing, double vision, light sensitivity, blurred vision or swelling of the eye.

9. Do not use old makeup

In liquid and cream and eye makeup quickly appear bacteria that can harm your eyes. Use open tools you need for three months. Do not use cosmetics with expired shelf life.

Before applying make-up, and after its removal, thoroughly clean the face of dirt. Do not use someone else's makeup and mascara or shadow testers in stores. If you are prone to allergic reactions use only proven tools that are suitable for you.

10. Regularly check the eyesight

This should be done even if you do not wear glasses. At the age of 18 to 60 years it is recommended to check eyesight every two years. If you are over this age, wear contact lenses, suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure or some of the older relatives has vision problems, eye should be checked every year.

11. Give up smoking

Smoking negatively affects the condition of the whole body, including the eye health. Smoking increases the risk of cataracts, dry eye and other diseases in which the retina is affected. Smoking also causes blood clots in the circulatory system and spasms of the arteries.

This can not only lead to a heart attack, but also cause loss of vision. The sooner you stop smoking, the less risk of complications.