What the majority of us will do is take our senses for granted, one of the most important being our vision, this since it’s a natural daily occurrence that we expect to “see,” and that it won’t fail us. Then eventually, compounded with the aging process, we invariably begin to suffer from instances of poor vision.
We don’t pay the proper attention that it deserves. Having perfect or extended vision like a hawk throughout our lives isn’t possible, so what we need to do is preserve it. As our eyesight begins to falter, we need better maintenance.
There’s also a fallacy which contradicts established medical facts that once our vision begins to fail, that it can’t be improved. There are ways to improve ones vision, one of the most obvious being invasive therapy such as laser surgery, which can become expensive.
The other options are corrective lenses such as contact lenses or eyeglasses, but they’re not a true valid solution when it comes to vision improvement.
Eyesight And Lifestyle
It helps to realize that the majority of the issues associated with failing vision is because of our lifestyle choices, this along with the poor dietary choices that we make.
What we need to know are what these self sabotage issues are and then correct or counter them. What taking certain steps has proven to do is persevere and at times even improve the state of our eyesight.
Getting improved vision isn’t rocket science. It can be as easy as feeding ourselves antioxidants such as blueberries, and yes, carrots, as it’s backed by medical science that they are beneficial when it comes to improving ocular health.
Doing focusing exercises has also been proven helpful which will strengthen and tone the muscles of the eye, which can be instrumental in ensuring that we can see clearly now.
Reasons For Failing Eyesight
The Overuse Of Electronics
Everything today is based on an electronic screen. Televisions, computer screens, laptops, tablets, smartphones, all makes us squint like Clint. What they do is emit a blue light backdrop which are deemed as damaging as staring directly at the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
So it’s recommended to take regular breaks during the day, once every 20-minutes or so. Look away into the distance, rapidly blink while refocusing your eyes.
I Wear My Sunglasses At Night
What proper sunglasses does is they’ll protect your eyes during the hot shining summer days, but will also protect you at all times, such as at night or while using electronics.
During the winter months, the rays from the sun are actually stronger since they’ll reflect off the rain or snow. What any bright rays does is they’ll burn your cornea, and cause spot damage in the whites of the eyes.
So it’s important to wear sunglasses with proper UVB and UVA protection whenever possible.
The Trouble Contacts
Contact lenses that are past their expired dates are known to pose a danger, this especially if they’re preserved in solution which are no longer sterile. Doing so can cause amoebae related infections in the cornea.
Another issue which everyone is guilty of is falling asleep with our contact lenses on, even for a few minutes. What doing so does is it increases the risk of corneal ulcers 10X fold, even if they’re extended wear.
A study found that when we sleep, what the contact lenses does is it denies the cornea of oxygen, which then raises the risk of bacterial infection. Also, once we wake and remove the lenses from dry eyes, what you’re doing is tearing an outer layer strip off your cornea, this unless you artificially lubricate them first.
Falling Asleep In Make-up
Everyone is guilty of this as well, falling asleep with a full face of makeup, this when you’re tired or after a late night. What sleeping in make-up does is it stifles the glands which are around the eyes, encouraging stye and skin irritation, leading to potential corneal infection and inflammation.
Eye-Rimming Eyeliner
It’s common practice to just cake the inside of the bottom lashes with the blackest and thickest eyeliner. However, make-up and natural tears don’t mix, as doing so can cause bacteria to form, especially from an infected brush.
If your also a contact lens wearer, tiny makeup particles can land on your lenses, which can become painful while increasing the risk of eye infection.
Eye Drops Which Reduces Redness
Any optometrist will tell you to stop using eye-drops to remove redness, especially if they’re the over the counter type, this because they contain chemicals and preservatives which are known to shrivel the blood vessels, which makes the redness dissipate.
All they’re doing is hiding the real problem. What you need to do instead is consult with your optometrist about the cause of your red eyes, and use natural eye moisturizers with no chemical additives.
Eye Products Which Are Expired
There are certain eye products that you shouldn’t be using past their expiration dates. Expired products such as eye drops and contact lens solution, this because they contain ingredients which kills bacteria.
If the solution is expired, then the chances are good that the anti-bacterial ingredients are no longer effective, which raises the risk of catching an eye infection.
Stop Rubbing Those Eyes
It’s a natural reaction to rub tired dry eyes. What the rubbing motion does is it damages the mucous membranes along with the moist tissues which protects the eyes.
This can lead to bacteria infection, inflammation, or broken blood vessels, especially if you have a cold, haven’t washed your hands, or wear contact lenses.
Get Annual Eye Exams
Your vision was 20/20 ten years ago, so you think you’re fine today. An annual eye exam can go beyond vision issues, as they can uncover diabetes, glaucoma, and potential brain tumors which would otherwise be missed.