Most of our work is visual – sitting before the laptop or the computer, and while we’re off work, staying glued to our tablet screens and phones, our eyes have no respite whatsoever. Keeping your eyes healthy and well nourished can go a long way in making you work comfortably. We tend to ignore the health of our eyes and neglect the nutrition they need more than any other part of the body. Here are a few things you should be following to ensure that you reduce the burden of strain on your eyes:
– Go for regular checkups to see if your eyes need medical attention, supplements or nutrients, or perhaps if there are any changes in power so that there are changes in spectacles accordingly.
– Protect your eyes from pollution to the best of your ability. Wear shades, and keep wet wipes that help you get rid of any irritants from falling into your eyes. Make sure to keep your hair off your eyes as well.
– Avoid overworking your eyes as much as you can. If you can help it, unplug from computers and digital screens after work. If you cannot avoid it, make sure to take breaks suitably to relieve your eyes.
– Eat healthy and make sure that you get the right resources in the form of vitamins, minerals and nutrient rich food. Vitamin C is very important for your eyes. Avoid foods that are too rich in oil and fat. Snack healthy if you can help it.
– De-stress with your eyes and as much as possible, do some calming exercises to help ease the burden on your eyes. One exercise is called palming, where you have to rub your hands together for a few minutes until slightly warm, and then place them on your closed eyes lightly. Another thing you can do occasionally is to repeatedly blink to reduce the strain on your eyes. Whenever possible, keep your eyes closed for a good many minutes so that you can resume work with a less negative impact and strain. Every now and then, focus on a distant object for a few seconds and allow your vision to strengthen itself with the ciliary muscles gaining some respite and some of the stress being knocked off. Another useful tip is to roll your eyes in circles a few rounds every now and then, and then close your eyes, focus on your breathing and relax for a bit.

References:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/Easy-ways-to-healthier-eyes/articleshow/33771421.cms
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/Simple-exercises-to-reduce-eye-strain/articleshow/38924763.cms

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