| Your eyes are one of the most sensitive organs in our | | | | regimen. Omega 3 fatty acids, or essential fatty acids |
| body and are susceptible to a myriad of eye diseases. | | | | that are found in fish, are also very helpful for the |
| Some of the common eye diseases that can cause | | | | health of the eyes. |
| temporary or permanent damage to the eyes are | | | | - It is very important to keep the body weight under |
| cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders and eye | | | | control as overweight people are more vulnerable to |
| infections. | | | | problems like diabetes that can have an adverse |
| Here a few steps that you can take in order to | | | | effect on the eyes resulting in eye diseases, cataracts |
| protect yourself from the more common eye | | | | or vision loss. |
| diseases: | | | | - It is a must that you wear protective gear for the |
| - Hygiene of the eye is a must in protecting it from | | | | eyes while you drive or are engaged in recreational or |
| various types of bacterial or viral attacks. You need to | | | | sport activities. Safety glasses or goggles can give |
| wash your eyes regularly with clean, cool water and | | | | you proper protection for the eyes from any foreign |
| pat them dry. You need to use proper eyeglasses or | | | | objects, dirt, dust and other harmful substances. |
| contacts that are cleaned on a regular basis. Proper | | | | Protective eyewear is especially designed to provide |
| hygiene of the eyes would definitely protect them | | | | complete protection to the eyes. |
| from most types of eye infections. | | | | - Smoking is not only injurious to the lungs and |
| - You need to pay regular visits to the doctor and get | | | | circulatory system, but it is also very harmful for the |
| your eyes checked thoroughly. An eye doctor or | | | | eyes. The eye muscles can get strained and this can |
| ophthalmologist will be able to look into your eyes in a | | | | result in cataracts, damage to the optic nerve and |
| way that isn't possible with just a typical general | | | | other diseases. |
| checkup from your regular doctor. It is often important | | | | - Sunglasses not only look cool but they are vital for |
| that your pupils be dilated so that forms of eye | | | | protection from sunlight and glare, which can be |
| disease can be detected properly. | | | | damaging and dangerous to the eyes. |
| - You need to maintain a healthy diet and eat foods | | | | - Rest is a must for the eye muscles to recover from |
| that would help to provide the body with the right | | | | any form of stress and it is essential to give adequate |
| minerals and vitamins. Carotenoids and antioxidants are | | | | rest to the eyes in order to avoid problems in the |
| proven to be essential to the health of the retina, blood | | | | future. |
| vessels and other parts of the eye. Fresh fruits and | | | | - Eye exercises are a great way to keep your eyes in |
| vegetables contain these nutrients, but many people | | | | shape. There are many books and DVD's on the |
| don't get enough fruits and vegetables, so a | | | | market that give your eyes, like your body, a proper |
| supplement that contains nutrients specifically for the | | | | workout to keep them in optimum condition. |
| eyes would be an excellent addition to your daily | | | | |