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Do's and Don'ts to Improve Your Eyesight

Your eyes are an important part of your health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these simple steps for maintaining healthy eyes well into your golden years.


  • Get enough rest, since sleep allows overworked eye muscles to relax completely.
  • Eat foods rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, lutein and beta carotene as they help repair the eyes, such as cod liver oil, sweet potatoes, butter, papaya, blueberries, apricot and grapes.
  • Up your water intake, if your eyes are often dry, blurry or tired.
  • Eat bilberry fruit as it is full of antioxidants and will aid in protecting and increasing blood circulation in your eyes.
  • Focus on an object that's at least 20 feet away, for 20 seconds, every 20 minutes. You'll be surprised at how better your eyes feel.
  • Wear sunglasses. Sunglasses can make you look cool, but their most important job is to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. When purchasing sunglasses, look for the types that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation. Make sure your glasses are scratch-free.
  • Get a yearly eye checkup. Many common eye diseases (glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration) often have no warning signs. You might think that your vision is fine, but visiting your ophthalmologist is the only way to make sure.

  • stay engaged in one activity for long. Take regular breaks just for 5-10 minutes to rest your eyes.
  • Say no to greens, kids! Snack on kale, spinach, collard greens, zucchini and Brussels sprouts.
  • Just wash your face. Whenever you have a few extra minutes, fill your mouth with water and then splash water with eyes wide open. This will leave you feeling refreshed, too.
  • Depend on your glasses. Take them off as often as possible, to promote natural unassisted vision.
  • Stare at gadgets for too long. Lower the brightness level of your computer screen and phone as it reduces strain.
  • Don’t work in poor light. Reading in poor light can strain your eyes. Use a soft white light that doesn’t produce glare and reflect directly on your eyes.
  • Avoid dusty areas. Haven’t you noticed your eyes turning red after being exposed to dust? This usually happens when riding jeepneys and buses without air-conditioning. Dust gets into your eyes and may cause harm.