Here are 8 tips to help maintain eye health! 👀

1. Eat a Balanced Diet 🐟ff

As part of your diet, choose foods like leafy, green vegetables (rich in antioxidants, like Vitamins A asnd C. sfsfsefsdffsdfsFattyfish, such as salmon –contain essential omega-3 fatty acids that are important to the health of the part of the eye responsible for central vision.

2. Exercise 🤾‍♀️

Exercise improves blood circulation, which improves oxygen levels to the eyes and the removal of toxins.

3. Sleep 💤

You’ll feel the difference when you get the sleep you need. Good rest will support the health of your eyes.

4. Wash your hands 🧼

Washing your hands clean is so important when it comes to your eyes. Before you touch your eye, wash your hands with mild soap and dry with a lint-free towel. Some germs and bacteria that come from your hands can cause eye infections.

5. Don't Smoke 🚭

Smoking exposes your eyes to high levels of oxidative stress. While the connection has not been clearly identified, it is known that smoking increases your risk for a variety of health conditions affecting the eye.

6. Devices & Blue Light 📱

Digital devices are exposing your eyes to high-energy blue light. It's called blue light because the wavelengths emitted are near the bluer part of the spectrum. Lutein & Zeaxanthin are eye nutrients that are concentrated in the macula and help eyes filter blue light. These nutrients cannot be produced by our bodies on their own, so they must be obtained through diet and/or supplements.

Here are some other tips to help when you're on your computer:

· Keep your computer screen within 20"-24" of your eye.

· Keep the top of your computer screen slightly below eye level.

· Adjust lighting to minimize glare on the screen. Blink frequently.

· Take a break every 20 minutes to focus on an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

7. Wear Sunglasses 😎

Choose sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection to protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light.

Source: Bausch Health.