The eyes are a very important part of health and therefore there are healthy habits that prevent some eye diseases, according to Medline Plus, the United States National Library of Medicine.
However, it should be noted that worldwide, at least 2.2 billion people suffer from visual impairment, and of these, at least 1 billion have a visual impairment that might have been prevented or has not yet been treated, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
“According to forecasts, the global need for eye care will increase markedly in the coming decades, which will pose a considerable challenge for health systems”, the WHO noted.
So the library explained that there are other things you can do to help keep your eyes healthy, like eating a healthy diet that include fruits and vegetables, especially yellow and leafy green vegetables. Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna and halibut (halibut) are also recommended.
Other good foods for vision are: eggs, olive oil, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, strawberries, berries, nuts, oily fish, among others.
Along the same lines, the Sala Uno health portal revealed that the other foods that are good for improving eyesight are: kale, carrots, citrus fruits, green tea, legumes, cereals and vegetables, dairy products, nuts, eggs.
Similarly, there are several vitamins that help care for the health of the eyes and improve vision. Dr. José Antonio Parejo, an ophthalmologist and director of IMQ Vision, from Madrid, told the portal Take care Plus: “The most recommended foods are those that contain vitamins A, E, C, B2 (riboflavin) and lutein. Among the least recommended are red meat, alcohol, sausages and those with high levels of saturated fat.
However, it should be noted that no plant or food works miracles, and the consumption of food and a healthy diet must be accompanied by vision care, such as maintaining a healthy weight, since It is important to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, because according to the World Health Organization, this prevents the development of diseases such as diabetes.
It’s also a good idea to wear sunglasses, because exposure to the rays can damage your eyes and increase your risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. For this reason, it is important to wear lenses that block 99-100% of UVA and UVB radiation.
In addition, to protect vision it is advisable to stop smoking, as this it increases the risk of developing age-related eye diseases, such as macular degeneration and cataracts, and can damage the optic nerve.
Also, experts recommend covering one eye with the palm of the hand without generating pressure and with the eye that is uncovered, see objects for a couple of minutes and then change eyes. This can be done at the end of the day.
Also, if you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, you may forget to blink, which can tire your eyes. To reduce eye fatigue, You can try the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look ahead six meters for 20 seconds.
For its part, Vista Ophthalmologists from Spain revealed several habits that damage the health of the eyes. For example, watching television in the dark, since the eyes work with greater effort, sitting very close or very far from the television, excessive use of eye drops and more if you do not have a prescription, see the cell phone or the tablet too close, not pausing while reading, rubbing eyes hard, and sleeping with contact lenses.
