Eye Care Tips for Healthy Eyes
Having healthy eyes is the foundation of healthy life, but modern lifestyle and habits are undermining your vision. Here are some very easy-to-do tips for you. A little more attention to your own eye care and eyewear can greatly benefit you in the years to come.
Never use expired eye make-up
Never use old make-up on your eyes, share eye make-up or use old wands in new products as these increase the risk of infection. We have had patients suffering with eye infections from applying out-of-date eyeliner and make-up, so give your make-up bag an overhaul and throw out old mascara and eye liner after six months.
Don’t stare at your computer screen too long
Try to take a break from staring at your computer screen: it’s important to give your eyes a break to prevent headaches, blurry vision and dry eye. Also, try to keep your monitor dust and fingerprint free as both can reduce clarity and cause eye strain.
Sit 50-60 cm away from your screen
Make sure you sit about 50-60 cm away from your computer screen and that there is no light reflecting off the monitor.
Take a break
If working for long periods in front of a monitor, try and take a break every 20 minutes to half an hour.
Get some fresh air
Working in an air conditioned office or building can dry out your eyes even if you don’t wear contact lenses, making them uncomfortable and itchy but a little fresh air will help.
Drink plenty of water
Try and drink lots of water – as well as being great for your skin it can improve the moisture balance in your eyes, especially in air conditioned offices.
Don’t rub your eyes
If you have something in your eye, don’t rub it. The best thing to do is lift the upper eyelid outward and gently pull it down to cover the lower lashes causing tears to wash the object out of your eye. Lens wearers should take them out and clean them thoroughly.
Wear quality eyewear
Quality eyewear like sunglasses can help keep your eyes healthy by protecting them from UV rays – not to mention being a must-have fashion accessory.
Keep a healthy diet
Eating certain foods rich in antioxidants can keep your eyes in good health such as oily fish, nuts and green leafy vegetables. Other foods that help maintain healthy eyes are those containing zinc like red meat or rye oats, as well as strawberries, kiwis and oranges which are foods high in
vitamin C.
Get your eyes tested regularly
Have your eyes tested as regularly as recommended by your optometrist (usually every two years). Optometrists can diagnose not just problems with sight, but major health issues too such as high cholesterol, liver damage and many others, so it’s important to have a regular, comprehensive eye test.
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July 6th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
If she can walk and she has teeth then her eyes should definitely be open. I would suggest taking her to the vet for a check up as soon as possible. Take a warm wash cloth and wipe her eyes gently to see if that helps in some way. Get her a good quality kitten food and moisten it with water or some cat milk from your local store. Do not give her cow's milk. Most cats are lactose intolerant and cow's milk can really upset her digestive system. If she can't eat on her own then get her a bottle for a kitten from the pet store or the pet section at you local store and feed her cat milk from the bottle. You will have to also wipe her little behind with a warm wash cloth to stimulate bowel movements. I would also suggest calling a vet. Most will give lots of great advice free over the phone. Good luck and thank you for taking in the little kitten.
July 6th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
It sounds like you know what you're doing so far.
I suggest taking it to a vet just to have them look it over, and they can usually take a guess at the age.. from what it sounds like, it's very very young.
My recommendations are to keep it in a small box with a hot water bottle (wrap it in a towel) as a heat source and a stuffed animal (kittens, particularly orphans, like to snuggle up to these).
You can start adding canned to the KMR formula when it's about 3-4wks, but you'll still be feeding it through a syringe.
Around 4wks, it will start going to the bathroom on its own, so provide a low litterbox with non-clumping litter for it to use.
Around 4-5wks, you can offer it both canned and dry, but it still needs to be fed the KMR, as the food alone will not be enough for it.
Around 4-5wks, you can also give it water in a shallow bowl, as it will usually start drinking water by then.
Usually around 7-8wks is when it will start eating canned and dry food on its own, and at 8wks is when it can get its first shot and be spayed or neutered.
July 7th, 2007 at 2:02 am
My husband has arthritus in his ankles. He is taking Glucosamine and it is helping him. You can buy it at any drug store or Walmart or Costco. My husband is 58 – I would suggest you check with her Doctor first because of her age and also blood problem. It's tough to see her suffer and I commend you on your effort to help her. Good luck.