Simple tips to keep your eyes healthy

Genetics, sex and age are the potential risk factors for several diseases many of which affect the vision. Therefore remain well informed about the risks.

Have lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Nutrients like vitamin A, C, E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids are important for the eyes.

Eat a health diet

The easiest way to keep the eyes healthy is by blinking often. Make it a practice to do a simple blinking session 5 times a day.

Blink often

Sit comfortably, close your eyes. Rub your palms together till they are warm. Place the warm palm on your eyelids.

Soothe your nerve

Sit straight and keep your hand on your lap. Rotate your eyes clockwise and anti clockwise for 2-3 minutes on each side. Keep your head straight.

Eye rotation

If you have eyesight issues or if you face the slightest issue in vision, get it checked by an ophthalmologist.

Get eye check ups regularly done

Sit on a chair or on the floor. Gaze at the ceiling and then follow a straight line gaze at the floor. Repeat this several times.

Eye movement