Nobody thinks about taking care of their eyes. Yet sight is a crucial part of our daily lives. These are five common eye care mistakes to watch out for. People who avoid these oversights (pardon the pun) have the right idea when it comes to taking care of this important sense.
Skipping Annual Exams
Annual eye exams help ophthalmologists check for broken or inflamed blood vessels in the eye and can even catch the growth of a tumor early on. Doctors advise regular exams even if patients have 20/20 vision.
Ignoring Symptoms
The eyes take on a lot of strain, so dry, red, and itchy eyes might just be a part of a particularly tiring day. However, if these symptoms persist, one must visit an ophthalmologist. A professional will be able to diagnose the root of the symptom and prescribe effective and safe treatment.
Skipping the Sunglasses
Sunglasses protect one’s eyes from the sun’s harsh UV rays, even in the winter when sunlight tends to bounce off the snow.
Staring Too Long at Your Screen
While it’s impossible to completely cut screens from daily lives, staring too long at a computer, tablet or smartphone will cause eye strain and headaches. People who work around screens should make a habit of actively looking away from A computer screen every 20 minutes. They must fix their gaze on an object that’s about 20 feet away and blink actively. This helps the eyes refocus.
Falling Asleep in Your Contact Lenses
This is a big no-no. Falling asleep with contact lenses increases a person’s risk of developing a corneal ulcer and can also bring on an eye infection. It dries out the eyes and can feel uncomfortable. Experts advise taking them out before bed, cleaning them well, and storing them in contact lens solution while you sleep. It’s important to check the expiry date on contact lens solutions since old eye care products expose the eyes to bacteria.
Using Expired Makeup
The smoky eye may be back in style, but bacteria isn’t, and that’s exactly what old makeup and makeup containers have. People should avoid putting products on the inside of their lower lashes. Any build-up of product in the eyes deprives them of oxygen.
