Do's and Don'ts to maintain a Perfect eye Sight

Feed Your Eyes

DO: eat foods rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, lutein and beta carotene as they help repair the eyes, such as cod liver oil, sweet potatoes, butter, papaya, blueberries, apricot and grapes.
DON'T: say no to greens, kids! Snack on kale, spinach, collard greens, zucchini and Brussels sprouts



Get Some Rest

DO: get enough rest, since sleep allows overworked eye muscles to relax completely.
DON'T: stay engaged in one activity for long. Take regular breaks just for 5-10 minutes to rest your eyes.

Stay Hydrated


















DO: up your water intake, if your eyes are often dry, blurry or tired.
DON'T: just wash your face. Whenever you have a few extra minutes, fill your mouth with water and then splash water with eyes wide open. This will leave you feeling refreshed, too.




Exercise Your Eyes

DO: relaxation exercises. Place your hands together palm to palm and rub them together briskly creating heat. Place them over your eyes and imagine a relaxing place.
DON'T: let light in whenever you're exercising your eyes. And perform these exercises especially when you've been sitting in front of the computer for hours.





Trick Your Eyes



DO: focus on an object that's at least 20 feet away, for 20 seconds, every 20 minutes. You'll be surprised at how better your eyes feel.
DON'T: stare at gadgets for too long. Lower the brightness level of your computer screen and phone as it reduces strain.



Berry-Special Tip

DO: eat bilberry fruit as it is full of antioxidants and will aid in protecting and increasing blood circulation in your eyes.
DON'T: depend on your glasses. Take them off as often as possible, to promote natural unassisted vision.



Dr. Reena Sethi (Sethi's Eye Care Centre, New Delhi) says, "Roll your eyes. Start by looking up and then slowly circle 10 times clockwise and 10 times counter-clockwise. Also, after a long day, place cooling cucumber slices on your eyelids as it helps reduce pressure on the eyes."
She adds, "Eating healthy is good for your whole body - especially your eyes! Eat eggs and citrus fruits, but avoid junk food. And know that there's more to eye nutrition than just carrots!"