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Seven Habits That are Damaging Your Eyes

At the present, there are 30,000,000 blinds and 120,000,000 low vision patients all over the world. If you do not want to be one of them, you have to pay attention to the following bad habits in daily life.

1.Excessive Drinking

Alcohol is the enemy number one to eyes. Do you know why the face flushes after drinking? That is because alcohol promotes blood circulation and dilatation of the capillaries. The skin around eyes is tender and the capillaries are extremely small which are easily breakable after excessive drinking. So it is better to keep away from drinking.

2.Smoking

Amblyopia is one of the most common harms caused by smoking. There are two reasons. Firstly, the oxygen consumption in human body caused by smoking results in that the oxygen content in blood decreases. While, the retina is very sensitive to oxygen deprivation, if things go on like this, the optic nerve will mutate. Secondly, tobacco tar produced by tobacco combustion will lead to the decline of vitamin B12 which is the essential nutrient to maintain the normal function of the optic nerve. Influenced by these two reasons, smokers may result in vision loss or amblyopia or even blindness.

In addition, scientific research had also made it clear that tobacco can lead to wrinkles around the eyes. Even if you do not smoke, please do not relax your vigilance. “Second-hand cigarette” and “third-hand smoke” will also destroy your body and appearance.

3.Dry Eyes

The reporter has learned that in ST.PAOLO ophthalmic hospital in Columbia city, there are many patients who suffered from eyes dry, eyes itch or sting, and eyestrain. Dr.Northem said that these are the typical symptoms of dry eyes. The major patients are students, IT professionals, office workers and drivers.

A doctor told the reporter that healthy eyes will naturally secrete tears to lubricate eyeballs. The water in eyes will evaporate more quickly in dry weather. In addition, environment pollution, long-term use of air-conditioning and over-worked eyes will also increase tear loss and dry eyes.

4.Excessive Sunbathing

Excessive ultraviolet irradiation will bring about the eye wrinkles, cataracts and other eye diseases. Hence, please wear sunglasses or UV glasses to well protect your eyes when you are outdoors.

5.Untimely Replacement of Makeup

The invasion of bacteria and viruses begins with the opening of a new eyelash, eyeliner, or kohl. Repeated use of these makeups will increase the bacteria which will cause the infection and even more serious results once it enters the eyes. It is suggested that the makeup should be replaced within 6 months; eyelash should be replaced within 3 months.

6.Inappropriate Dieting

The improper dieting will threaten the health of eyes. Studies have shown that fresh vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamin E and C, carotene and zinc which are helpful in preventing some eye diseases and wrinkles. To dieters, it is right to reduce the adipose and starch ingestion. At the same time, dieters must increase the intake of vegetables and fruits instead of considering them as a dinner.

7.Poor Sleep

If you often stay up until 2 to 3 o’clock early in the morning, and you have to rush to work at 8 o’clock in the morning, you will be defeated by insufficient sleep. In order to get rid of pouch, black eyes and wrinkles, you’d better seize every opportunity to take a short nap.

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