- 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.