Our eyesight tends to worsen naturally as we grow older. This is a problem for older adults because poor eyesight can significantly increase the possibility of tripping over things and falling. Older adults may also become less active and more unwilling to go outdoors because restaurant menus and bus signs can seem blurry. Read on now to know more about how older adults can improve eyesight issues.
Regular Eye Exercises
Doing eye exercises regularly and consistently can definitely help you to improve the condition of your eyes. Eye exercises are usually done in the morning, or right before you go to bed. Eye exercises help to strengthen your eye muscles and promote blood circulation in the eye. It also helps to minimize the strain on your eyes, enabling them to function effectively.
A simple eye exercise you can try is to trace a figure of eight with your eyes slowly. Another eye exercise is the focus shift exercise, where you have to focus on an object far from you, and then shift your focus to an object extremely close to your eyes. This exercise should be repeated until your eyes feel slightly fatigued.
Let Your Eyes Rest
We all need breaks to rest and relax, and our eyes also need to take breaks to prevent over-exertion and fatigue. If you have used your eyes for a long period of time to do visually intensive things such as watching the television or using the computer, you should let your eyes rest by closing them for a few minutes. Alternatively, you can also look out of your window or look at objects such as plants that are not visually stimulating. It is also important for you to get restful sleep so that your body and eyes have time to rejuvenate.
Develop Healthy Lifestyle Habits
You can create a conducive living environment to maintain your eyesight by installing proper lighting in rooms and taking other measures to reduce exposure of the eyes to blue light coming from computer screens and televisions. It is also important to develop healthy lifestyle habits that will not negatively affect your eyes. Try not to use your eyes for long periods of time without resting. You can also find hobbies that will not strain your eyes like yoga, listening to music, and surrounding yourself with nature.
Get Consistent Eye Exams
Just like regular physical examinations, you also need to consistently get eye exams. Eye exams help to detect problems with your eye health before they become severe. Many vision issues can also be treated if they are diagnosed in the early stages. Eye issues can also be symptoms of a larger medical problem. In fact, blood vessels in the retina can be a sign of diabetes.
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