six practices that harm your eyes
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Six Practices that Harm
By Dr. Sylvia Hargrave
YOUR EYES
According to a recentstudy, 70% of peoplewould rather lose a
limb instead of losingtheir sight. If you'resomeone who valuestheir sight, then takea look at this list ofways to protect your
eyes!
Rather than just a simplefashion accessory, sunglasses
protect your eyes from thesun's UV rays. Be sure to wear
sunglasses year-round, andmake sure that they cover your
entire eye.
NO PROTECTION
EYEDROP-HAPPY
Many people use eyedrops to moisturize dry eyes, but excessive use can lead to eye irritationbecause eyedrops restrict blood vessels. If you use eyedrops, do so sparingly.
SCREEN TIME
Spending time staring at screens,especially ones very close to yourface, can damage your eyes. Try to
keep brightness settings lower,keep a healthy distance betweenyou and your devices, and takebreaks from screens about once
every 20 minutes.
SCREEN TIME
Be sure that you never clean your contacts with water. Replacethem once every few months or when they get too old in order to
keep them sanitary and prevent eye infections.
IMPROPER CONTACT CARE
OLD MAKEUPBacteria can grow in warm, darkplaces, so using a mascara brushthat is a few months old can lead
to an eye infection. Regularlyreplace any makeup that you put
on or near your eyes.
Although most people consider thehealth of their eyes to be veryimportant, they don't visit their
eye doctor nearly as often as theyshould. Schedule an appointmentwith your ophthalmologist to giveyour eyes the care they deserve!
IRREGULAR EYEDOCTOR VISITS
