Do you spend a lot of time in from of your computer or phone?

Stop!

This is our quick tip number 1!

Look away from your digital devices

Take a break, have a walk, look far in the distance. Most of us spend just way too much time online. Not only it tires our eyes, it also compromises our overall mental and physical state.

Make some time offline. Put away all the gadgets for at least an hour before going to sleep. It makes the difference, you will see!

Quit smokingIf you still do. Smoking is a common factor to increase your chances in getting cataract and damage to your optic nerve. If you already tried, don’t give up! Every new attempt increases your chances to win this battle.

Eat healthy

The following nutrients help protecting your eyes:

• omega-3 fatty acids
• lutein
• zinc
• vitamin C
• vitamin E

You can find them in such products as

• Greenvegetables (spinach, kale, and collards)
• Oily fish (salmon, tuna)
• Nonmeat protein (eggs, nuts, beans)
• Citrus fruits or juices

Wear sunglasses

UV protection is really helpful for your eyes as it minimizes your chances in getting macular degeneration and cataract. By the way, if you wear lenses you probably have some UV protection, but it is still recommended to wear glasses in summer for extra layer.

Visit your doctor regularly

Make sure your eyes stay healthy. Follow your doctor’s pieces of advice and wear glasses prescribed. Remember that sometimes you may not have any symptoms at all. However, checking at the doctor on time can help you avoiding many serious conditions.