Caring for our eyes is caring for our souls. The eye is the gateway to the soul and that is enough reason to take care of our eyes. The eyes are some of the most sensitive organs in our body. Vision problems could be caused by a myriad of factors and issues. Once we age our vision deteriorates. This is one factor that we cannot avoid unless somebody discovers the fountain of youth and reverse aging. However, there are situations where the vision gets impaired. This leads to vision deterioration earlier than usual. Here are ways that you can do to take care of your eyes.
Alcohol
Alcohol can impact your eyes health more than one can imagine. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a decreased vision performance. Alcohol may be responsible in impaired brain function and weakened eye muscle coordination. Alcohol can also impact the speed of the contraction and dilation of the iris. It is also proven that alcohol can lower the sensitivity of the peripheral vision which makes driving in rain extra dangerous.
Tobacco
Not only tobacco is bad for the health but it can also impair your vision. It is said that smokers have four times the risk of contracting macular degeneration compared to non-smokers. Even if you quit smoking the risk of developing a more serious kind of macular degeneration remains hanging in the balance. Cataracts are also a risk that comes with smoking. The clouding of the lenses may be worse in smokers compared to those who are non-smokers. Smoking reduces the levels of anti-oxidants thus it encourages more free radicals that can increase the risk of having cataracts.
Sugars
Diabetes is a chronic disease that can lead to all sorts of medical problems. It can impact kidney health and even increase the risk of getting cardiovascular disease. Diabetes also increases the risk of strokes and other chronic diseases such as hypertension. Another health risk tagged against diabetes is diabetes retinopathy. This is an eye disease that is caused by too much sugar in the system. It is a vision aberration that cannot be corrected by prescription glasses. People suffering from diabetic retinopathy also have trouble seeing at night and are overly sensitive to glare. Have your eyes checked regularly as this disease is asymptomatic.
Anti-oxidants
Include more foods that contain anti-oxidants into your daily diet. Getting more anti-oxidants can help the eyes against glaucoma. Anti-oxidants can also help in preventing age-related macular degeneration. Foods that are rich is sulfur, cysteine and lecithin are able to protect the lens in your eyes from getting cataracts. Vitamin A is essential to the eyes and should be combined with the correct amounts of the anti-oxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, copper and zinc. Anthocyanin-rich fruits such as black and blue berries are also rich in anti-oxidants that help vision.
Exercises
Believe it or not, your eyes need to have some exercise. The simple eye exercises can help maintain excellent vision and keep eye issues at bay. It is great if you are able to do some of the eye exercises right after you wake up and right before bedtime. Just a reminder, make sure your hands are clean when doing eye exercises. Rolling the eyes and focusing on an object are just some of the exercises that you can do with your eyes.
Protection
If you are going to be under the sun, make sure that you are going to wear the appropriate sunglasses. More than just a fashion statement, sunglasses are excellent tools to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun that can become too intense. Make sure that you are wearing the appropriate eye protection that can help shield you from the harsh sun rays. When operating machinery or doing stuff around the garage, make sure you are wearing goggles or protective eye wear to prevent eye injuries. Impaired vision can be one of the causes of anxiety. And it should not come as a surprise. Protecting and caring of the eyes can save your livelihood and even your life. You are not able to feel and experience what life has to offer if you are unable to see. Save your eyes and experience the world more.
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