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Tips for Healthy Eyes: 5 Good Foods for Children’s Eyesight

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As schools around the country start to reopen, there are many things you may be worried about, especially when it comes to your child’s health. While as a parent you may be doing your utmost to keep your child safe, are you sure that you’re as prepared as you think? While focusing on overall health, many parents tend to ignore their child’s eye health. Winter is a time when our eyes are the most vulnerable. Are you sure that your child’s eyes are protected? Here’s what you can do. If you want a sharp sight, you need to eat right. Your child’s eyes require several key nutrients in order to function properly. As they are in the growing stage, foods for eye health are crucial for healthy eyesight. Not getting enough nutrition can lead to poor vision in the future. The key for better vision is eating the right foods to improve the overall eye health from the inside. 1.      Bell peppers Bell peppers provide the most vitamin C per calorie. It's great for the blood vessels in

5 Easy Eye Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

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  Here’s a quick question! Which is the strongest and fastest muscle in the human body? If your answer is ‘legs’, then you’re completely wrong. It's your eyes. Simply said, there are six muscles in your eye. These muscles are constantly engaged in movement in order to readjust your eyeball so that you can see. For just one hour spent reading, the eye makes around 10,000 coordinated movements. So, of course, they need rest. And just like every other muscle in the body, you need to keep your eye muscles strong as well. The following is a list of the best eye exercises to keep those muscles rested and powerful enough to stay healthy for a lifetime. Though eye exercises to improve eyesight are still being studied, one thing that’s clear is that these exercises can reduce stress to make your eyes feel better and lessen the risk of digital eye strain . 1.      20-20-20 The most popular eye exercise that is frequently recommended by eye doctors is the 20-20-20 rule. This is a simple exe

Should You Use Computer Eye Glasses For Digital Eye Strain?

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  Digital eye strain refers to a group of eye and vision-related problems that occur due to prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use. Many people feel discomfort in their eye and vision problems when looking at digital screens for too long. This leads to people seeking digital eye strain treatment . Looking at a digital screen is not like reading a printed page. Often the letters on the device are not as precise or sharply defined. Also the contrast level of the letters to the background is reduced. The presence of glare and reflections on the screen also makes viewing difficult. The angles and distances of your view are also often not those commonly used for other reading or writing tasks. This leads to the additional demand of more eye focusing and eye movement for digital screen viewing. What are computer glasses? Computer spectacles promote clearer vision. This reduces the need to strain your back and neck. Do you know how the glare of blue light affects your sight?

6 Easy Home Remedies to Prevent Dry Eyes

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  If your eyes constantly burn, itch or feel gritty, you may be suffering from dry eye syndrome . Generally, it occurs as a result of low production of tears or low-quality tears. There can be a number of causes for your dry eyes, such as the medication you’re taking, the time spent glaring at your phone or computer without blinking, exposure to dry air or smoke, wearing contact lenses, or aging. Regardless of the cause, it feels pretty terrible. For this, there are many natural remedies for dry eyes. They are: 1.      Apply a warm washcloth to your eyes Wet a clean cloth using warm water. Place the cloth over your eyes for five minutes. Redip the cloth in warm water again when it cools. Rub the washcloth gently over your eyelids — including the base of the eyelashes — to get rid of any dirt or debris. 2.      Use mild soap on your eyelids Regular soap or face wash is too harsh for your eyes. You need to use baby shampoo. Put the cleanser on clean fingertips and massage yo

5 Tips to Relieve Computer Eye Strain

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In our constantly advancing world, technological wonders never cease. Digital devices like smartphones, TV’s, laptops and tablets have become a vital part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, no matter how amazing and innovative these devices may be, our eyes are paying the price of our obsession and nonstop usage of these devices. Particularly now, when for most of us, our homes have now turned into our daycares, offices and gyms because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We’re now spending more and more time on our laptops and phones to help us get through this difficult time. This is also why computer vision syndrome (CVS) has become so common. Around 90% of computer and device users experience digital eye strain , which comes with symptoms like decreased or blurred vision, burning or stinging eyes, light sensitivity, headaches and back and neck pain. This eye strain also has an effect on your eyesight. So, if the question is, ‘ how to improve eyesight ’, then here is the answer