Eyes are constantly tearing up, irritation, redness or burning of eyes. Not finding relief even after splashing water. Earlier, you had a dry eye problem and bought an eye drop as advised by the doctor. Now, whenever there's any eye problem, that drop is the first thing that comes to mind. Many people even look for eye drops blindly when shampoo gets into their eyes.
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Doctors say that while this habit may provide temporary relief but frequent use of eye drops has multiple side effects. There are many drops that contain steroids and antibiotics. Using such drops day after day without a doctor's advice is completely inappropriate. This is not good for the eyes; rather, there's a greater risk of harm. There's a fear of developing cataracts at a young age or being affected by diseases like glaucoma.
So what approach should you take to keep your eyes healthy?
1) First, the biggest enemy of the eyes is digital strain. So, screen time must be reduced by any means. Besides this, doctors also recommend following the 20-20-20 rule. This habit of looking at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes is undoubtedly good for the eyes.
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2) Sunglasses are no longer just a fashion accessory. Rather, to protect from ultraviolet rays during the day, it's better to keep these handy when going out. Wearing large-frame sunglasses also protects the skin around the eyes. However, buying cheap sunglasses won't work. Only good quality polarised sunglasses can keep the eyes protected.
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3) This tip is for those who use contact lenses. Never go to sleep wearing contact lenses. There's a risk of eye infection. Both the eyes and the lenses need to be cleaned regularly. Otherwise, it can result in loss of eyesight.
