1. Healthy Diet :

Colored fruits & vegetables are a good source of vitamin A needed for the eyes.

2. Enough Sleep :

Adequate sleep is a must. For children up to 13 yrs at least 9 hours, for others - 7 ½ to 8 hrs.

3. Regular Eye Check-ups :

When to suspect eye problem in child?

1. Squint
2. Child goes close to TV
3. Parents wear glasses

If child already wears glasses, number can increase with growth of child.
Check every 6 months
In Adults over 40 yrs : Yearly exam with eye doctor, Specially if there is BP / Diabetes

4. Proper Habits for :

Studying : Good posture, sitting upright, Correct lighting (Light from above & left side), Comfortable seating.

 

Computer : Keep top of monitor at eye level, Proper room lighting, Frequent breaks - look at a distance every ½ hour.

 

TV : Sitting Upright, Distance of 8 to 10 feet, Never watch with room lights switched off. 1 to 2 hrs is the maximum one should watch TV in a day.

5. Eye Exercises:

Palming : Relaxing for tired strained eyes,
Rest elbows on a table,
Gently cover (don’t press) closed eyes with palms for 3 minutes.

 

Eye movements in various directions : Hold thumb in front of face,
Follow its movement with the eyes.

 

Follow thumb movements in various directions : Up, down right & left,
Bring close to the nose & take it back,
Rotate in a circle, clockwise & anticlockwise.

 

WHEN TO DO?

1. Eye movement exercises in the morning, repeat 3 times
2. Do palming when eyes are tired. Do as often as required