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The following suggestions are for information
purposes only and meant for healthy and normal eyes which do not
have any complications. Those with specific eye related problems
should consult their ophthalmologist or health care providers before
doing any particular exercise.
1. Adequate rest and
relaxation are very important for the proper care of your eyes.
Stress and strain result in building up of pressure on the optic
nerve, the eye muscles and the retina as well as cause changes in
the flow of blood in the veins that supply blood to the eyes. So
keep yourself and your eyes well relaxed most of the times. If you
feel tired and stressed take rest, so that you will feel charged and
ready to face the world again.
2. During the day,
especially when you have no work to do, give rest to your eyes
intermittently. You can do this even amidst busy schedule taking a
moment off. The best way to rest your eyes is to temporarily close
them. Do this whenever possible for a few minutes each time. By
doing this you will be helping your eyes to work more efficiently
and providing the nerve cells the much need temporary relief. (Well,
you won't practice this when you are driving a car or walking down a
road or climbing up or down a stair case, etc. !)
3. Do not practice
self-medication when there is any problem in your eyes. Consult
always a qualified ophthalmologist. Do not use any eye drops or
ointments or medicines, unless prescribed and recommended by your
ophthalmologist. This may not save your purse and your time, but
definitely your eyes !
4. We do not like people
staring at us, do we ? (Unless of course by a person whom you are
attracted to !) Blink your eyes frequently and help your eyes relax
and remain moistened. People with increased eye sight have a
tendency not to blink for longer durations. See whether you too have
developed this habit unconsciously.
5. Do some eye exercises if
possible every day. There are many and your ophthalmologist can
suggest you some specific ones. One good exercise I found useful is
the palming exercise. In this exercise you sit comfortably, close
both your eyes, cover your eyes lightly (no pressure whatsoever)
with your palms and keep looking into the darkness in front of your
eyes, in a complete state of relaxation, without forcing your mind
to think any particular line of thoughts or subjecting yourselves to
any strain. If you practice this exercise sincerely you will soon
see the results for yourself.
6. If you have vision
related problems, and if you are a middle aged person, keep your
eyes examined by a qualified ophthalmologist at least once in a
year.
7. Avoid looking at the sun
directly even for a moment at any time of the day. The glaring light
of the sun is said to be very harmful to your eyes, especially to
the cells in your retina. It is also advisable to use sunglasses
whenever you feel that the light is causing irritation in your
eyes.
8. But it is useful to
close your eyes completely and turn your face towards the sun. The
warmth of the sun light will increase the flow of blood in your eyes
and stimulate the nerve cells in your eyes. When you do this please
see that no light enters your eyes directly.
9. You must have read this
a hundred times and even got tired of it. But I must state it here
again. Eat plenty of vegetables and food items that contain Vitamin
A : eggs, fish, milk, leafy vegetables, carrot, to suggest a
few.
10. Keep sharp objects,
harmful toys (like toy pistols that throw objects, dart boards,
arrows and bows etc.) and similar devices away from your children,
if you want to protect their eyes as well as yours. They have a
tendency to play with them with great enthusiasm, without bothering
about the consequences!
Regular exercise,
moderation in your habits, positive state of mind, loving and caring
nature, contentment in life, cleanliness, harmony in your
environment and in your actions, a certain degree of interest in
leading a meaningful and useful life, etc., also contribute greatly
to your over all health and there by to the general welfare of your
eyes also. | 
