8 Simple Tips You Can Do To Maintain Eye Health

Don't take your eyes for granted; so that your eyes stay healthy; we must take care of them. Because the eye has a very important function, namely with the eye we can see, see whatever is in this world so that we can feel the beauty of nature and increase our knowledge.

We often think of red and itchy eyes as only minor eye irritations that don't need to be treated seriously because they usually get better on their own. The way we can do to relieve this is by compressing the eyes and taking antihistamines (allergy drugs) or eye drops. In addition, if your eyes get dust or sand, you can wash your eyes with a special eyewash liquid or with clean running or boiled water.

Sunglasses are very useful for protecting the eyes from UV radiation that can damage the eyes, just as UV rays can damage the skin. It turns out that there are many effects caused by UV rays, such as cataracts, burning cornea, and even cancer of the eyelids. Therefore, it is highly recommended that we always use sunglasses when we want to leave the house, both during the day and when the weather is cloudy. We are also recommended to use a hat and sunglasses that can block 99% to 100% UV rays.

Of the many cases regarding eye damage due to accidents, it turns out that most of these cases occur at home, not at work. Usually, there are already standards regarding worker safety in the workplace, but when we are at home, we tend to ignore eye protection. Therefore, it is highly recommended that we use protective glasses when we do house cleaning, for example, cleaning the ceiling, painting, sanding, and others, because dust and debris can cause damage to the eyes, as well as chemicals.

Smoking does not have any health benefits at all, except for the style factor or making the user more confident; these are some reasons why people continue to smoke even though there are no benefits to be gained. One of the effects of Smoking on eye health is that Smoking can cause cataracts and dry eyes. In addition, Smoking can also trigger plaque that can block blood vessels and weaken arteries. If allowed to continue, this can trigger heart disease and damage the retina so that cigarette addicts may lose their eyesight.

Old eye makeup is indicated to have been contaminated by bacteria. Bacteria will easily grow in makeup in the form of cream or liquid. Therefore it is highly recommended that we immediately dispose of eye makeup that has been stored for three months. In addition, if irritation occurs in the eyes after you use eye makeup, you should immediately replace it with another product that does not irritate. Avoid sharing eye makeup with other people because you could catch an eye disease that your friend is experiencing. Don't forget to clean your face thoroughly before or after you apply makeup, and don't use cosmetics in the eye line because it can irritate the eyes.

If you feel that your eyes are healthy, you should not be happy because we don't know what is happening to our eyes, especially if we are 21-40 years old; this age is very vulnerable to eye diseases. Therefore, to avoid these things from happening, immediately have your eyes checked regularly; that way, we can know the condition of our eyes. Especially if you are a user of glasses or contact lenses, it is highly recommended to visit the doctor more often, at least once a year, because some eye diseases occur without us knowing, such as glaucoma.

Certain diseases can cause eye disorders, such as hypertension and diabetes. These diseases can disrupt blood circulation in the eyes so that the eyes do not get enough blood and oxygen. In addition, other diseases that can interfere with eye health are disorders of the immune system, lung disorders, thyroid gland disorders, and others that can cause inflammation of the eyes. If you experience this, immediately consult a doctor so that you can get treatment quickly and appropriately.

To maintain eye health, what can be done is to maintain cleanliness directly related to our eyes, including the contact lenses we use. Wash contact lenses regularly and make sure your hands are clean before touching them. Don't forget to always clean and dry the contact lens case after you use the contact lens and change the contact lens case every 2-3 months. Some things that need to be considered when using contact lenses are not to use contact lenses when you swim, sleep, or use them for too long without a recommendation from an expert. The contact lenses remain hygienic, and the eyes become healthier.

Those are some tips from me to keep your eyes healthy; you can start one by one if it feels hard to do. Apart from the above, the age factor is also very decisive and also no less important is the food and drink that we devour takes a position in terms of damaging our eyes.