Eye health at work!

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Its all about posture, regular breaks and blink blink blink.....

With longer working hours and an increase in the use of computers, our eyes are being put under more and

Take regular breaks to avoid eye strain. Breaks will not only relax the eyes but the whole body as well. A good rule to follow is the 20-20-20 rule; every 20 minutes of looking at the computer screen, turn your head and try to look at an object placed greater than 20 feet (6 metres) away. This changes the focal length and relaxes your eyes; a must for tired eyes.

You may also try to blink for 20 times in succession, to moisten eyes and walk 20 paces every 20 minutes of sitting in front of the computer. This will not only focus the eyes at different distances as you move around but also help with blood circulation for the entire body.

If your job requires you to wear protective eyewear never go without it. Your employer should provide the protective eyewear.

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Healthy Eyes Tips

Yeh Eye Food!!

Favorite nutrients for young eyes are omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E.  These nutrients kill age-related vision problems such as macular degeneration and cataract. To get these nutrients use:

•          Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, and collards

Food for Healthy Eyes

•          Citrus fruits and juices such as oranges

•          Oily fish such as Salmon, tuna etc

•          Non-meat protein such as Eggs, nuts, beans etc


SUN Protection

Protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV exposure makes you more likely to get cataracts and macular degeneration. You should choose sunglasses that block almost 100% of both UV-A and UV-B rays.


“BIG NO” to smoking

Smoking makes you more likely to get cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular degeneration.


Safety Eyewear

Whenever there is risk of eye injury (like some sports or occupation related) wear safety eye wear such as helmets with protective face masks, sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses etc.


“Off Screen”

With increasing use of smartphones, computer and television this part deserve a special mention. Look away form computer screen at regular intervals. Go Off Screen regularly. For Details go to "Computer Vision Syndrome"


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