Tips to Remember for Healthy Eyes

Middlesex NJ, May 31, 2016 (Newswire.com) - ​At MyEyewear2Go we know that maintaining good health is vital in living a long and successful life. Hopefully, you're eating clean and getting plenty of exercise. What about your eyes, have you worked out a routine for maintaining the best possible vision?   

People in the workforce years ago probably didn't think they needed any tips for healthy eyes, but are your eyes more important now than ever before? 

How much time do you spend glaring at computer, phone or other type of electronic screen? Many employees now rely more on eye strength than physical.

Here's what experts are saying about eye health:

• Your eyes need a break too: According to the American Optometric Association, the average American worker spends seven hours a day on a computer. Computer Vision syndrome, commonly referred to as Digital Eye Strain, includes many eye or vision related complications as a result of spending too much time looking at electronic screens. Doctors recommend following the 20/20/20 rule to help reduce the risk of damage to your eyes. The rule is to take a break at least every twenty minutes to stare at something that's at least twenty feet away for at least twenty seconds to help prevent eyes strain.
• Blink for eye health: The National Keratoconus Foundation recommends routine blinking. Blinking causes fresh tears to wash debris out of the ocular surface and provides much-needed nutrients to your eyes. The average person should blink about seven to ten times per minute. If you feel blinking just isn't enough, eye drops may also be used in washing out your eyes. 
• Adjust your seat: Looking down, rather than up, at your screen is best as your eyelids provide more coverage when you look down. 
• Consider settings: Taking time to adjust devices and work areas helps. Things to remember include ensuring the brightness on your monitor matches the brightness around your workstation as closely as possible, changing font style, size and color (slightly larger, black font, that's easy to read, against a white screen is best) and adjusting the lighting in the surrounding area if possible. Direct light, even sunlight, glaring off your screen causes extra straining on your eyes.
• Don't forget the eye doctor: Your eyes need regular check ups. When you're scheduling routine health exams and physicals, don't leave out your eyes. Regular exams with an optometrist will help detect possible vision problems and aid in maintaining healthy eyes.
• Keep an eye on your diet: A colorful diet low in fat and filled with fruits and vegetables is good for your heart and your eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests some foods in particular help keep your eyes at their best. Leafy greens like kale have nutrients that help fight age related degeneration. If you don't like kale there are plenty of other options, like spinach, turnips and romaine lettuce. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods like salmon and tuna, also help reduce the risk of developing eye disease later in life. Fruits like oranges, tangerines and lemons are high in vitamin C, which your eyes need in order to function properly. 
• The right lens goes a long way: The Vision Council states that sixty-five percent of Americans report symptoms of digital eye strain. Luckily, your doctor can prescribe specialized lenses designed for optimizing vision while using electronic devices. Computer glasses combine different types of lenses, materials and filters tailored to fit your needs. Wearing the right glasses helps reduce blurry vision and keeps your focus sharp.
• Make your computer help: Your computer potentially harms your eyes, it only make sense that it should have a role in protecting them. Set reminders on your electronic devices so you won't forget to give your eyes the frequent breaks they need.         

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