Eyes Are Precious

Eye Care Tips for Software Engineers/Computer Users

Hey folks ,as we all know computers have become part of our daily life.Without them we cant survive in this modern era.Today all IT engineers and people who use this machine continuously for 8-10 hours a day facing so many eye problems.According to the survey done by an optical company every 3 out of 5 engineers fall in this category .Because of work pressure and so many tension we are not getting time to take care of our eyes.Here are some of the tips and exercises for protection of your eyes.Some of the work outs suggest by great Ophthalmologists are----

1) Try to blink your eyes several times. While you keep your eyes closed, roll your eyeballs both clockwise and anticlockwise and take a deep breath. Gradually open your eyes while releasing your breath. This exercise lasts for a minute and you can repeat it three times before getting back to work." It serves as a good workout for the eyes.
2) Take some visual breaks while working in office .look at some distant object for few seconds before going back to your computer screen.this helps you to focus better.
3) During breaks try to splash some water on your face.This will also give some relaxation to your eyes
4) Put some drops of rose water in your eyes before going to sleep.This helps in cleaning of eyes.
5) Drink plenty of water it helps reducing puffiness.Take healthy intake of food in your daily diet which constitutes of all the vitamins A,C,E. Eat citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, spinach, poultry and dairy products. Pack a box of chopped carrots, cucumber and fresh fruits and munch in-between meals at the office
6) Use pair of antiglare glasses while working on a computer this will reduce the strain on the eyes to a certain extent.
So guys and gals a balanced diet, regular sleep habits, a balance between work and rest, ad exercises –these are some of the things which play a vital role in restoring our health and helping us maintain our eyesight.