Say Goodbye to Dry Eyes in 4 Ways

Do you often suffer from eye strain and dry eyes? It happens to all of us. Several reasons are causing these symptoms, which include using our computers and phones for too long. Amongst other things, this proves that our eyes also deserve as much attention and pampering as we give our skin. Read on to learn the four everyday habits to help nourish your eyes and protect them from fatigue and dryness. 

Caring For Your Eye

1. Choose Nutritious Meals 

A balanced diet does a lot for your vision. Dark-green leafy vegetables  like kale and spinach are rich in antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin that can protect your eyes from strain.  Vitamin A is also good for preventing eye dryness.  

Add to your healthy diet these nutrient-rich ingredients recommended by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for better  eye health.  

• Carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe and apricots 
• Oranges, tangerines, lemons, peaches, tomatoes, strawberries and red bell peppers
• Salmon, tuna, sardines, trout and halibut
• Leafy green vegetables such as kale spinach, collards, turnip greens, broccoli and peas 
• Kidney beans, oysters, lean red meat and poultry 

More importantly, healthy eating  reduces the risk of common vision problems such as cataracts. It's also essential to your weight loss efforts.

2. Sleep Well 

Sleeping is important to your health, including your eyesight. You need at least five hours of sleep  to prevent eye strain, twitchy eyelids and dry eyes. If you tend to toss and turn all night, follow these tips to help you sleep better: 

• Set and stick to your fixed sleeping schedule.
• Dim the bedroom lights.
• Avoid using your device before going to bed.
• Have chamomile tea before bedtime. 
• Diffuse lavender essential oil. 
• Put on an eye mask for your tired eyes.   
• Exercise during the day. 

3. Wear Your Sunglasses

More than just a fashion statement, your sunglasses are vital to your eyesight. These are some of the benefits  of wearing sunglasses:  

• They protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, dust and debris. 
• They help prevent migraines and headaches triggered by sunlight. 
• They make you see better during day time. 

The  American Academy of Ophthalmology  recommends buying sunglasses that can give you 100% UV or UV400 protection, or those that can protect you from UV-A and UV-B rays.

4. Give Your Eyes a Break

Regular breaks from your computers, smartphones and other devices help ease eye strain and dryness. Wearing the right prescription glasses or contacts and lubricating your eyes as needed also provide relief.   

Pamper your eyes through a massage to help ease stress and headaches and improve blood circulation. An eye massager is designed to reduce eye strain, improve your sleep and relax the eye area.

Conclusion

Improve your eye health with these four simple tips and make them part of your habits to say goodbye to your dry, tired eyes.