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Habits That Destroy Eyesight by healthyarena(f): 7:54pm On Mar 15, 2016 |
The sense of vision is one of the most commonly known special senses in humans. The sense of sight is made possible by the eyes which are the organs of vision which detect light and convert the light into series of electrochemical impulses, making seeing / vision possible. There are series of habits and activities we engage in daily that have a deteriorating effect on our eyesight, which if we are able to avoid, goes a long way in helping to maintain a good eyesight for most of our life time. Smartphone usage: With the most recent evolution of smartphones, and the want by everyone to use an android or iPhone, the chief culprit here is staring into your smartphone for hours or for all day long, even in certain cases where we ought to increase fonts to be able to read properly, we do not might straining our eyes, just because of our interest on whatever it is. Self medication: When it comes to eye issues, self medication is so not advisable and must be avoided like a plague! As soon as many feel an itch or a little pain in the eye, they do not mind using a previously used eye drop or taking a particular prescription because it worked for a friend or relative. Eye rubbing : Its always enjoyable when the eye itches and you start rubbing, however, you wouldn't find it funny at all by the time you come up with a red eye. Sticking fingers into the eye : Despite the fact that so many people know that dirts that hide under the fingernails can be introduced whenever you stick your finger into your eyes, many are still guilty of this, and end up introducing germs into the eyes. Going to bed with contacts : Research has it that going to bed in contact lenses introduces about 10-15% more germs into the eyes. Watching TV at night : Its quite tempting to want to watch that your favourite TV show just when you are about to sleep, in the dark, however, it goes a long way to affect your eyes in the long run if done continuously! Reading in low light areas: This is quite commonly spread amongst students, that reading at night with insufficient light does more harm than good to such eyes. Not getting sufficient sleep: To always keep your eyes in good shape, always maintain good sleeping diet, not forgetting to also eat a balanced diet everyday. A balanced diet gives the eye the necessary nourishment it needs to function effectively and provide good vision. Using expired eye health products : If you have a habit of keeping medications for so long, then it is better you know that the usage of expired medications is so harmful to the body. Either which way they are imbibed into the body, expired products usage are so deadly that it complicates ailments or diseases and can also lead to death in some cases. Source: www.healthyarenang.com/2016/03/habits-destroying-your-sight.html?m=1 1 Like |
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