Bellevue LASIK & Cornea Blog | Dr. Leavitt and Dr. Farag

As we age, our eyesight begins to weaken. Many people need reading glasses, contact lenses, or bifocals by the time they are in their 40s. Some of them have their vision corrected through laser correction surgeries like LASIK. Still, there are people whose eyesight might last longer if they would take care of it as they do their body when they exercise. Neglecting your eyes can lead to serious diseases later in life that cost you your sight.

Some of the most basic things you can do to protect the health of your eyes include:

• Wear sunglasses
• Don’t smoke
• Eat a healthy diet high in vitamins A, C, E, zinc, and selenium
• Visit your eye doctor yearly

Computer vision syndrome affects those who work in front of a computer for two hours or more a day. These symptoms include:

• Blurry vision
• Double vision
• Tired eyes
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Headaches
  

Because staring at a computer for work puts so much strain on the eyes, there are several things that can be done to lessen the tired feeling you may have at the end of the day. This includes:

• Use the 20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes, stare at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds
• Blink often
• Take breaks during the day away from your computer
• Keep glares off your computer by working in dim light, as well as adjusting the brightness setting on your monitor
  

By taking care of your eyes, you can avoid diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, and reduce the chance of developing cataracts.

If you would like more information on how to keep your eyes healthy, and are in the Seattle, Everett, or Olympia, Washington area, please contact the experienced ophthalmologists at Bellevue LASIK & Cornea.