Windows to the world

By John Reed on Feb 19, 2009 with Comments 0

Our vision is one of the most remarkable endowments that have been gifted to us by God. Our eyes are the tools of expressing emotions and feelings. They are the windows to the world. Without them our world is dark and we would not be able to view the life’s kaleidoscopic colors or the beauty of nature. Most of us take our vision for granted and contemplate about it only when we see a blind person or start having some vision problems.

Our eyes are also subjected to wear and tear from the sun’s rays, dust, pollution or sitting in front of the computer all day. Watching excessive television, reading in the dark, deficient diet, genes and old age can cause vision deterioration.

There are some steps which can be taken to guarantee healthy and normal vision:

  • Visit your eye doctor annually for eye care exam as the doctors may evaluate any changes or problems in vision. An early diagnosis is the key to preventing to potential hazards later.
  • One of the worst enemies of our eyes is the sun. Sunglasses can shield the eyes from harmful UV rays and minimize the risk of cataracts and other eye diseases.
  • Vitamins A, C or E should be incorporated in the diet. Eat citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables. This can do immense good to your eyes.
  • Eye exercise can prove to be beneficial for eyes. Prevent from putting a strain on your eyes. While working long hours it is recommended that you take visual breaks for 5-i0 minutes every hour. Don’t focus on one object for prolonged periods.
  • Quit smoking as it can cause irreversible damage of the optic nerve and lead to poor eyesight.

Other home remedies which can prove valuable are:

  • Put cucumber slices or potato slices on your eyes to treat dark circles.
  • Soak cotton pads in milk and place on eyes. This will soothe the eyes and relax the muscles.
  • Wash eyes frequently with ice cold water.

It is the philosophy of life that if you give care and nourishment to something you will reap the rewards later and receive the utmost from it. Eyes are no exception. It is of paramount importance not only from cosmetic but also from medical point of view to take precautions and indulge in eye care. It may be a little time-consuming but in later life it can make a world of difference.

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About the Author: John Reed has been blogging about health related issues for many months. He spends a lot of time researching on the latest health concerns and carefully formulating an interesting post that is not just interesting to read, but also informative. You can also contact him (use the Contact link above) for a personal issue and he'll try his best to help you solve it.

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