Tips to maintain good eye health

  • Eat for good vision
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Food rich in vitaminA, vitamin C and E, lutien, zinc and omega 3 fatty acids prevent the eye from developing age related  vision problem like cataract, macular degeneration etc.
  • Eating a balanced diet means eating the right food to maintain a healthy body and healthy weight.
  • Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in adults. Regular check up of complete eye  which include detailed retinal evaluation.
  • Quit smoking, alcohol and refrain from any kind of drug addiction.
  • Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays
  • Breaks in between use of computer to avoid fatigued eyes. Perform eye exercise to avoid eye strain.
  • Protect your eyes while playing with protective eye gears/ glasses
  • Visit your eye doctor at least once in a year for a routine check up.
  • If you have numbers /refractive errors , then a minor disturbance in vision should alarm you to go in for a eye check up soon