Do you know that about 40 percent people in today’s population across the world are suffering from myopia? Myopia is nothing but an eye disorder in which a person becomes unable to see distant objects clearly. It can be caused due to many reasons such as reading and writing for long hours, watching television from short distance, playing games or spending more time in front of computer screens. It may also be caused from birth or hereditary reasons.

The scientific reason behind the occurrence of this condition is that the image which was supposed to be formed on retina will form before the retina. While the options available for vision correction include use of surgery and lenses, a myopic can also perform certain exercises to reduce eye strain…

Some tips to improve eyesight        

• Working for long hours in front of computer is the major cause for weak eye sight. As we can’t avoid work, we should take small breaks in between like going for a small break or a small walk after every hour. This will definitely reduce the strain on our eyes.
• Myopia in reality cannot be cured accurately but to improve the condition of eyes, we should eat food rich in vitamin A, C, E and beta carotene. These food resources are very beneficial for the health of our eyes.
• Watching television while turning off lights also puts lots of strain on eyes. Hence it should be avoided.
• There are many people who read books while travelling. But actually this habit puts lot of strain on our eyes and leads to several eye problems.
• Green color is actually good for eyes. It relaxes our eyes and recovers vision. So to refresh your eye sight look at something green, whether it is a desktop wall paper, green wall, landscape or just take a walk in your garden to see the greenery around.
• Make a point on the wall and focus on that spot without straining your eyes. Keep on gazing for about 10-15 minutes. Repeat this activity daily to improve your vision and focus.
• Wash your eyes thoroughly with cold water every morning and night and keep proper hygiene so as to avoid eye infections.

Eyes are the most delicate part of our body. The best way to take proper care of them is by doing eye exercises. Execute these exercises and feel the difference within few days. If you still experience strained, blurred and any-other vision related symptoms, do consult an ophthalmologist.

Wearing contact lenses for long durations can be harmful to your eyes in many ways, which you can’t imagine. There may be itching or mucus release. Continuous use of lenses also causes damage to the cells that are present in the top layer of the eye due to lack of oxygen being supplied to them.

Also if your lenses are not clean or if you use them with unclean hands, then bacteria may cause white spots in the eye that may spread further into the inside of your eye. Today a lot of young people are using colorful lenses to make their eyes look beautiful, but such lenses are neither hygienic nor help in improving the vision of eye, in fact they can lead to infection in your eyes as well, if not handled properly.

Instead of wearing contact lenses we should look for a solution to improve our eye vision naturally. Contact lenses are just not only unhygienic but also a source for loss of your money. Depending on the type some lenses are very expensive, and using them for a long time would result in you needing to shell out a lot of money. So it is wise to treat your eyes naturally and do something to improve vision.

William Horatio Bates is a great ophthalmologist and he believes that the strain on the eyes causes the vision to go bad. It is just like your body muscles, if you put too much strain on your muscles they get tired and weak with age.

So it is important to provide rest to your eyes just like athletes take rest after a lot of exercise. William invented certain eye exercises, which help in providing rest to your eye muscles. The exercises are very simple and you can improve your eye vision with the help of these exercises effectively. It is a great way to improve your vision without damaging your eyes unlike contact lenses.

But you should keep this in mind that like other exercises you need to follow eye exercises regularly to see effective results. Also remove your eye lenses before doing these exercises.

You may think that you can easily live with the lenses in your eyes but you should keep in mind that these lenses are just causing deterioration for your eyes and you need to get rid of them naturally.

Red eye refers to a term that is used to describe or explain the eyes that appear red as a result of some injury, illness or some allergies. There are basically two types of red eyes: Subconjunctival hemorrhage and conjunctivitis. If you are the one suffering from the problem of red eyes then you must first consult a primary care doctor, and after the proper diagnosis the doctor will tell whether an emergency referral or action is needed or it’s just the starting stage.

If we ask about the most common reason or cause behind the occurrence of red eye symptoms then “allergies” is the answer. Yes it is allergies that probably cause the red eyes symptoms. The problem behind this cause is that, such problem is not fully curable, it cannot be treated completely. Problems such as chronic urticaria, rosacae and asthma are problems that cannot be treated or cured completely as these diseases are caused by allergies.

Any number of people can be allergic to a lot of things and curiously, a single person can be allergic to a number of different things. Researchers say that, Rosacea is caused due to an allergy towards microscopic mite that dwells in your hair follicle. Our eye region provides enough surfaces for the allergens to collect. Some of them may cause adverse reaction and may lead to problems like red eye.

The key symptom, itching, for diagnosing the ocular allergy is normally not noted in allergic conjunctivitis. Certain kind of allergies such as hay fever causes itching in your eyes while other allergies may just cause a chronic redness. Red eye symptoms are not just caused by the abnormal immune system but also due to some invisible microscopic particle. Hidden allergies in food also cause allergic reaction of your eyes along with symptoms such as red eyes or itching.

What should be done first? At the first, identify the allergens and then try avoiding them. There are artificial tear drops like theratears, refresh endure, patanol or systane are available in the medicos that are usually used for treating ocular allergy. The second option for treating allergic conjunctivitis is to go for Alrex, this is a medicine that is approved by FDA.

Treatments Available:

Caution! A long term usage of Alrex can cause a serious side effect like increase eye pressure, cataract etc. and this is the sole reason why some of the medical professionals or eye specialist use Restasis for long term benefits. Another option for treatment may be antiimmunoglobin E which is, at present, only got confirmed for treating asthma.

The aforementioned were the common causes and treatments for treating the red eye symptoms. Do take care of your eyes as it is one of the most delicate and most important sense organ.

Eating right foods is essential to maintain the health of your eyes. The onset of a lot of ailments related to eyes which can be lowered by eating foods with right vitamins.

• Antioxidants- Antioxidants help in preventing many diseases that affect immune system, heart and even eyes. Vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin A are those antioxidants, which help in preventing cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and other diseases related to eyes. Antioxidants are found in various vegetables and fruits. In fact, highly pigmented vegetables and fruits have a high concentration of the antioxidants. So henceforth remember to choose those vegetables and fruits which are more colorful.
• Vitamin A- This is an antioxidant found in food products made from animal source like eggs and liver, fruits, vegetables like spinach and carrots. Vitamin A promotes proper functioning of the retina. It also helps in preventing night blindness and also helps your eyes to adapt between darkness and the bright light. Vitamin A helps in reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration and also the formation of cataracts. Since age-related macular degeneration and cataracts are the major causes of visual impairment it’s essential to get sufficient amount of vitamin A in your diet to improve your eye’s health and beauty.
• Vitamin C- Vitamin C is an antioxidant that strengthens your muscles and bones, immune system, keeps your teeth and gums healthy and reduces the risk of many diseases alongside keeping your eyes healthy. This antioxidant also helps in reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration and the formation of cataracts. As we all know, vitamin C is found in abundance in citrus fruits, green peppers, broccoli, strawberry and sweet potatoes.
• Vitamin E- Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can not only prevent cataract formation but also delay its growth. In fact, consuming vitamin E can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and provide protection against many types of cancers. Vitamin E is found in green leafy vegetables, nuts and cereals.
• Selenium and Zinc- Selenium and zinc are the two key minerals that help in oxidation process. These minerals also help in absorbing antioxidants. Hence providing sufficient amount of these minerals to your body will help in preventing the eye diseases. Zinc can be found in yoghurt, cheese, red meat and even in certain cereals. Selenium can be found in walnuts, rice, enriched breads, macaroni, cheese and rice.

Know that we know the right kind of foods that help in maintaining healthy eyes, increase the intake of these foods and keep your eyes healthy.