Eye care tips

Here are some eye care tips that we would like to share with you:
(1) Do not read under dim! dark area.

(2) If you use a lot of computer, do take a break every 40 minutes interval. During such breaks, do a small and easy exercise: “First, blink your eyes several times. While you keep your eyes closed, roll your eyeballs both clockwise and anticlockwise and take a deep breath. Gradually open your eyes while releasing your breath. This exercise lasts for a minute and you can repeat it three times before getting back to work.” It serves as a good workout for the eyes.

(3) Look away from long hours reading by looking at distance object eg.tree for 5-10 minutes and then returning to your task helps your eyes focus better.

(4) Drink plenty of water. It helps reduce puffiness. When a person is
dehydrated, especially in an air-conditioned office, the body starts storing water as a defense mechanism. This adds to puffiness around the eyes.

(5) Eat healthily by taking adequate intake if Vitamins A, C, and E on a daily basis; eat citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, spinach, poultry and dairy products. Do not consume too much alcohol or smoke.

(6) An office environment that is predominantly air-conditioned, coupled with a computer intensive job, this is the perfect combination for dry eyes. In such cases, you can use re-wetting eye drops to give relief to your eyes.

(7) Never rub your eye even though dirt particle gets in or the eye is itchy. To use artificial tear to refresh the eye or else visit the
ophthalmologist/optometrist if condition doesn’t get better.

(8) All eye drops should be discarded within a month after opening their seals. Once opened, the medicinal properties tend to deteriorate due to
exposure to the external atmosphere, making it unsuitable for your eyes.

(9) While driving, wear a pair of sunglasses with UV protection (for day driving).

(1 0)Visit your eye care professional on regular basis.