text: Eyes are undoubtedly the most vital organ of the body. Although everyone is aware of the importance of proper vision, very few people take necessary measures to care for their eyes. Your chances of experiencing vision problems increase as you age. The good news is that you can easily take care of your eye and maintain a clear vision even at old age by following a few simple eye care tips. Mentioned below are some of the most important and beneficial tips for the eyes.
  One of the most basic eye care tips is to frequently wash your eyes with cold water. This will help your eyes to stay refreshed and also reduce the strain. If you feel irritation in your eyes, wash them rather than rubbing. Rubbing your eyes will just cause more irritation. Make sure to wash your eyes every day before you go to bed. Also ensure that you wash your face and get rid of all the makeup before going to sleep as it can cause irritation to the eyes.
  Eating a nutritious and well-balanced diet is necessary for proper functioning of all parts of your body. A healthy diet plan can go a long way in helping you maintain a proper vision. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the healthiest choices to take good care of your eyes. Fruits and vegetables that are yellow in color are particularly beneficial as they contain great amount of beta carotene. Some of the best sources of beta carotene include mangoes, papayas, spinach, and squash.
  Like eating healthy, drinking sufficient amount of water on a regular basis is vital for all the organs of your body. Failing to drink enough water can make your eyes dry, sore and tired. Drinking around two liters of water daily can keep all parts of your body, including the eyes, in good health.
  Don't put your eyes under too much stress
  Continuously looking at an object inserts too much stress on your eyes. If your work involves spending long hour in front of the computer, make sure that you take regular breaks and close your eyes for some time. Do the same while reading a book or watching television.
  Keep blinking to provide your eyes the all important lubrication. Not blinking often can make the eyes dry and you might feel irritation and the need to itch.
  Over exposing your eyes to the sun can lead to the formation of macular denegation and cataracts. Wearing sunglasses while going out in bright sunlight is the easiest way to protect your eyes from the harmful ultra-violet rays.
  Smoking cigarettes and being exposed to second hand some is known to increase the risk of suffering from various vision problems. This is because smoking can cause damage to the blood vessels and lead to the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
  Give your eyes ample of rest
  Resting your eyes by getting a regular sleep of about 8 hours is an important part of eye care. Failing to get adequate sleep deprives your eyes from rest that they need to maintain a healthy vision. Poor sleeping habits can also lead to the development of dark circles under your eyes.