Life Essentials Magazine January 2018

eyes suffer as well. Anyone who smokes
long term is at higher risk of eye damage.
By stopping smoking, you can cut the risk
of optic nerve damage and cataracts.
4
BOOST YOUR OMEGA-3 INTAKE
Increasing the amount of Omega-3
fatty acids in your diet is a great way to
care for your eyes. It would be smart to add
these acids to your diet. Foods like salmon,
tuna, halibut and vegetables that are
dark green leafy vegetables are good choices.
Eat a minimum of one serving every day.
5
WATCH OUT FOR
EXCESSIVE BLINKING
If you blink a lot, you might have an eye
problem. If you do not have dry eyes, consider
that it may be a nervous tic as a result
of stress. If stress is the cause, try
relaxing. If you do not think it’s a tic, talk
to an ophthalmologist.
6
AVOID COMPUTER EYE STRAIN
If you use the computer a lot, realize
the fact that it can be harmful to your eyes.
When you feel your eyes drying out, blink
frequently. Make sure you cut down the
amount of screen glare. It is a good idea
to attach a screen that prevents glare. Be
sure you have the computer in a position
in which the monitor’s top part and your
eyes are on the same level. You need to
be looking down at your screen just barely.
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