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Protecting your vision and your eye health should be a priority regardless of how good your eyesight is. By practicing good eye care habits and proper hygiene, many of the most common vision issues can be avoided entirely. Our eyes are a delicate organ that is susceptible to infection and irritation, which is why it’s important to keep your eyes out of harm’s way. Below, we’ve put together a list of 4 tips for maximum eye health. These tips will help you to keep your eyes healthy and see the world with a clearer view. If you have any questions about your eyes or if you are interested in an eye exam, reach out to AV Eyecare today.
Tip 1 – Wash Your Hands Consistently
Some of the common eye health issues occur when we allow germs and bacteria to make their way into our eyes. Conditions like pink eye can happen by simply rubbing your eyes, which is why it’s important to consistently wash your hands. Each time you wash your hands, you will be getting rid of the harmful germs and bacteria that can potentially cause an eye infection. Make sure you use a mild soap when washing your hands and try to get into the habit of washing your hands several times daily. This is even more important if you are a contact lens wearer, so keep those hands clean before you remove or put in your contacts.
Tip 2 – Watch Out for UV Ray Exposure
UV rays, or ultraviolet rays, can be harmful to your eyes over time if you aren’t wearing protective lenses. For example, you will directly increase your risk of getting conditions like macular degeneration if you don’t protect your eyes from UV rays. One of the best ways to safeguard your eyes from the sun is to wear sunglasses that have protective lenses. This will not only improve your style but also keep your eyes healthy for years to come. Be conscious of the sun’s UV rays whenever you are spending time outdoors.
Tip 3 – Avoid Eye Rubbing
We all have experienced itchy or irritated eyes before. This can happen for a variety of different reasons, but it’s important to understand that rubbing your eyes is not the best solution. Each time you rub your eyes, you are increasing swelling in your eyes and potentially making the itching worse. You can also easily transport bacteria into your eyes by rubbing them. Contact lens wearers can rip their contacts or cause them to get dislodged by rubbing their eyes as well. Try to avoid touching or rubbing your eyes if you want to achieve maximum eye health.
Tip 4 – Limit Screen Time
The amount of time you spend in front of your digital devices can take a toll on your eye health if you aren’t careful. Try to limit the amount of time you spend staring at screens and make sure you are taking regular breaks to give your eyes a rest.
