What do you need to protect your eyes?

Take these easy steps to keep your peepers healthy.

• Eat Well. Good eye health starts with the food on your plate.
• Quit Smoking.
• Wear Sunglasses.
• Use Safety Eyewear.
• Look Away From the Computer Screen.
• Visit Your Eye Doctor Regularly.

Why it is important to protect their eyes from the sun?

According to the American Optometric Association, ultraviolet radiation (UV) can play a significant factor in the development of various eye conditions, including age-related cataracts, pterygium, skin cancer on and around the eye, photokeratitis and corneal degenerative changes.

How can we protect your eyes from mobile?

How to Protect Eyes from Computer Screen

1. Use the 20/20/20 Rule. Your eyes aren’t designed to stare all day at something directly in front of you.
2. Ensure Your Room is Well Lit.
3. Have Regular Eye Exams.
4. Reduce Glare.
5. Use High-Resolution screens.
6. Reduce Blue Light.
7. Adjust Screen Settings.
8. Keep a Sensible Distance.

How do you protect your eyes from dust?

When facing dusty or windy conditions, you should use eye drops or safety glasses to protect your eyes from damage. If you normally wear contact lenses, you should consider wearing glasses in these conditions to prevent particles from irritating the surface of your eyes.

How do you stop wearing glasses?

8 ways to protect your eyesight

1. Find out if you are at higher risk for eye diseases.
2. Have regular physical exams to check for diabetes and high blood pressure.
3. Look for warning signs of changes in your vision.
4. Exercise frequently.
5. Protect your eyes from harmful UV light.
6. Eat a healthy and balanced diet.

How do you clean a patient’s eyes?

Moisten a swab and gently clean the upper eyelid from the medial canthus outwards (Fig 6b). Repeat with a new moistened swab until the lid is clean. Dab off any excess water/saline around the eye to ensure patient is dry and comfortable. Make the patient comfortable.