Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated: June 10, 2016, 11:42 AM
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You could be harming your eyes with a few things you do as habit, albeit unknowingly. Fret not, it is never too late to change. So ensure that you follow these tips to keep your eyes healthy.
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This is one of the most common risks associated with contact lens wear. If the lenses are poorly cleaned, bacteria and fungi will quickly grow on them. Infections from these may seriously harm your eye's cornea, the clear front part and blurred vision.
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Keep your computer at a distance: Working on your computer all day long can cause your eyes to become tired and dry. So make sure you place your computer screen 15 to 20 inches away from your eyes, says Dr Ashvin Bafna, Specialist in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Lasers. Also, give some rest to your eyes every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
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If your eyes feel bad because of the pollution, try not to rub them. It can make things worse. Rinse them with clean water instead.
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Wear a sunglass: Just as you shield your skin, you need to protect your eyes from the UV rays of the sun. Prolonged exposure to UV rays is related to age-related macular degeneration and damage to the retina. So, always wear a sunglass when you step out in the sun. Use sunglasses with 99 percent UV protection, suggests Dr Sanjay Dhawan, director, ophthalmology at Fortis Healthcare.
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Clean your eye make-up brushes: Make sure that you clean your eye make-up brushes at least once a month. Over time, these brushes can accumulate bacteria that can lead to infection and cause sty and even conjunctivitis.
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Don’t use false eyelashes: Those fake eyelashes look gorgeous, but the glue on these artificial lashes can collect a lot of debris. So try and avoid using it and even if you do, remove it as soon as you get home.
