Sunglasses, They Make You Look Great!

So many of us these days have vision problems are need to wear glasses or corrective lenses. A recent study showed that as much as 50 per cent of the population of the US is short sighted. I’m sure I certainly see a lot more children wearing glasses at school these days than there were when I was growing up. Because of all of this it is becoming more and more important to look after your eyes and make sure there’s no way your lifestyle could be making your vision worse. So I decided I should share my top 5 tips for healthier eyes:

Get your vision checked regularly.

It is advisable to schedule a visit to your optician at least once every 12 months as some vision problems can often go unnoticed until it is too late. Getting regular eye tests can prevent the need for costly corrective treatments in the future so make sure you always follow your optician’s advice – if they say you need prescription glasses, start wearing them straight away.

If you need glasses, wear them!

It doesn’t matter if you think they look good or not, if your optician has told you that you need glasses then you need them. Not wearing them can damage your eyes further and will usually only mean that you will need a stronger prescription later. If you don’t like the way they look then shop around, there are hundreds of frames available and there is sure to be something you will like.

Maintain a healthy diet for your eyes

Research has proven that certain vitamins and nutrients are beneficial to your eyesight, so making sure that your diet contains plenty of vitamins A, C and E, folic acid, selenium and zinc could help prevent vision problems in the future. If your glasses prescription is very low (-0.25) it’s possible that your vision problems could actually be corrected by switching to a diet rich in these important nutrients.

Always protect your eyes in the summer

It sounds obvious to say that UV rays can cause severe damage to your eyes, yet hundreds of people still allow this to happen to them every year. Sunglasses are an absolute must for going out in the sun, whether you have problems with your eyesight or not. With an endless range of designer sunglasses on the market, it’s easy to find a pair that you like and that will give you the all-important protection you need.

Give them regular breaks!

If you spend a lot of time at your computer, it’s important that you give your eyes regular breaks. Just closing your eyes or focusing on a distant object for 10 seconds at least once an hour can make a huge difference and helps to prevent headaches and vision problems associated with prolonged use of a screen. Remember it’s not just work that causes these problems, the same applies to watching TV and playing computer games too!