Eye Health Tips
Your eyes are one of the most important organs in the body. Maintaining eye health should be a top priority. Diseases, allergies, infection, and injury can all cause serious problems for the eyes. Doing everything you can to prevent eye injury is imperative. Here are some ways you can protect your eyes.
o Stay healthy: There are diseases and conditions that can affect eye health. Some of them are diabetes, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, and autoimmune conditions. You can’t control whether you get an autoimmune or thyroid problem, but you can do your best to prevent diabetes and high blood pressure. Living a healthy lifestyle, keeping your weight in a healthy range, and doing what’s required if you do have one of these conditions is very important. If you already have a health condition that could impact eye health be sure and follow your doctor’s orders and take all medications as prescribed.
o Wear safety glasses: Safety glasses are a must when working around flying objects or with substances that cause dust and debris to float up into the air. Don’t complain when your company requires safety glasses when performing your job, they are doing it for you own good.
o Sunglasses: Wearing sunglasses will protect your eyes from the sun’s dangerous rays. Ultraviolet rays are harmful to the eye just as much as the skin.
o Contact Lenses: Always clean contact lenses thoroughly between each use. Clean the container that you keep the lenses in often also. It’s …