Habits to Avoid for Good Eye Health

Your eyes are two of the most important organs you have. It's best to avoid certain activities that can compromise your eye health. At Reeve-Woods Eye Center in Chico, CA, our ophthalmologist will help you keep your eye care up to date. Here are some tips to keep your eyes healthy.
 

Avoid Excessive Screen Time

While it may be difficult to avoid excessive screen time for work or other activities, it is important to try. Staring at the screen of an electronic device for too long can make your eyes tired and not as effective as normal. You are encouraged to take breaks frequently and avoid screens altogether in the hours leading up to bedtime. You can also get filters on your glasses lens that blocks the blue light screens admit, cutting down on eye strain, dry eyes, and other symptoms.
 

Make Eye Care a Priority

Certain common activities call for wearing some kind of eye protection. These include swimming, cooking, cleaning, cutting your lawn, and most home improvement projects. Wearing safety glasses while you perform these activities will help you maintain good eye health.
 

Take a Hands-Off Approach

The more you rub your eyes, the greater the chance you'll irritate your eyes or contract conjunctivitis, better known as pink eye. This inflamed tissue often stems from using personal products that someone else with pink eye used.
 

Avoid a Poor Diet

The healthier your diet is, the healthier your eyes will be. You can help keep your vision healthy by eating foods with vitamins C and E, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc. Foods high in these nutrients include leafy green vegetables, fruits, seafood, and nuts. Drinking water every day will also help keep your eyes from drying out and causing you pain.
 

Do Not Neglect Eye Appointments

Seeing our ophthalmologists regularly is the best way to ensure proper eye health. When something goes wrong, the sooner it is caught by our eye doctor, the better the odds are that it can be fixed.
 

Schedule an Appointment with Our Ophthalmologist in Chico, CA

If you want to take care of your eye health, Reeve Woods Eye Center in Chico, CA can help. Our ophthalmologist provides routine eye exams to keep your eyes healthy. Call us today to schedule an appointment.