{"id":12610,"date":"2021-06-08T13:33:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T13:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=12610"},"modified":"2021-07-15T12:31:34","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T12:31:34","slug":"15-actions-that-impact-your-eye-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/eyes-the-windows-to-your-health\/15-actions-that-impact-your-eye-health\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Actions that Impact Your Eye Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\u00a0<b>Are your daily habits potentially damaging your eyes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Eye health isn\u2019t <i>just<\/i> about going for a yearly eye exam. Certain actions you take, or don&#8217;t take, can also have negative effects on the health of your eyes and vision. Here\u2019s a list of 15 things you may be doing that could put your eyes at risk of vision loss or eye disease.<\/p>\n<p>Before changing any of your habits, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>contact an eye doctor<\/b><\/a> near you to make sure they are right for you and your overall health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/eyes-the-windows-to-your-health\/top-4-tips-to-relax-your-eyes\/\">Top 4 Tips to Relax your Eyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h3><b>1. Smoking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>While we all know that smoking can cause heart disease and cancer, not everyone realizes it can affect the eyes as well.<\/p>\n<p>Smoking can lead to irreversible vision loss by significantly increasing the risk of developing cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. It can also cause dry eye syndrome.<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Not wearing sunglasses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Exposing your eyes to the sun\u2019s harmful UV rays can damage the eye\u2019s lens and cornea. Overexposure to UV radiation can also lead to cataracts and even eye cancer. Wearing 100% UV-blocking sunglasses while outdoors is important, all year long.<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Not wearing protective eyewear<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Wearing protective glasses or goggles while working with potentially sharp or fast-moving fragments, particles or objects (i.e. cutting glass, welding, wood working) and certain sports is crucial to protect your eyes against injury.<\/p>\n<p><b>In fact, 90% of all eye injuries could have been prevented by wearing protective eyewear.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Not washing your hands correctly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>To reduce the possibility of viruses or bacteria entering the eye, frequently washing your hands is the first line of defense.<\/p>\n<p>Pink eye (conjunctivitis) and corneal ulcers are common eye conditions that can be caused by viruses, fungi, parasites or bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to use warm water, soap, and thoroughly wash in between each finger and over the entire palm area. If you plan to insert or remove your contact lenses, wash and then dry your hands completely with a paper towel or lint-free cloth.<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Buying decorative contact lenses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>While ordering decorative lenses without first visiting your optometrist may seem more convenient, the risks of doing so in the long run aren&#8217;t worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Unlicensed manufacturers of decorative contact lenses are known to use low-quality or harmful products that can be absorbed into the bloodstream through the eyes. They also may contain high levels of microorganisms from unsanitary storage and packaging conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Overwearing contact lenses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Wearing contact lenses for longer than recommended can cause eyelid swelling, conjunctivitis, corneal inflammation (keratitis) and contact lens intolerance.<\/p>\n<p>Always wear your lenses for the recommended amount of time, as directed by your optometrist.<\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Not cleaning your contacts properly<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Maintaining the highest degree of contact lens hygiene is important if you wear contact lenses that need to be replaced every two weeks or once a month.<\/p>\n<p>Optometrists will warn you that an eye infection caused by improperly cleaned or stored contact lenses is a common reason for patients to see them. Some patients use their contact lens cases for an extended period of time, which can irritate their eyes. Follow your eye doctor&#8217;s directions on how to clean, store, and treat your contact lenses to prevent eye infections.<\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Showering or swimming with contact lenses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Tap water and swimming pools contain a considerable amount of bacteria. As a result, it&#8217;s important that water and contact lenses don&#8217;t mix.<\/p>\n<p>It might be worthwhile to invest in a pair of prescription swimming goggles if you need vision correction while swimming.<\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Sleeping with makeup on\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Sleeping with mascara or eyeliner on, you run the risk of the makeup entering the eye and damaging the cornea.<\/p>\n<p>Wearing mascara while sleeping can introduce harmful bacteria to the eye and cause an infection. Shimmery eyeshadow and abrasive glitters can scratch the cornea as well. Be careful to remove all makeup with an eye-safe makeup remover before going to bed.<\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Using non-FDA approved products<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s eye makeup, eyelash growth serums, or eyebrow enhancers, always choose products that have been FDA approved and\/or meet government safety regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Non-approved products have been known to cause allergic reactions and infections in or around the eye area.<\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Being nutrient deficient\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Poor nutrition can damage the visual system permanently. Consume\u00a0 plenty of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, as well as enough Omega-3. Vitamins A, C, E, lutein, zeaxanthin, and zinc are among the best vitamins and nutrients for eye health.<\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Not following medication instructions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to eye disease, it&#8217;s important to stick to a medication&#8217;s instructions. If you forget to put eye drops in or use the wrong dose, you may significantly reduce the efficacy of your medication or even cause damage.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure about when or how to take your medication, <b>contact an eye doctor near you<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Not taking a holistic approach\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Ignoring health conditions you may have, like elevated blood sugar or high blood pressure, can pose serious risks to your eyes.<\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Using unsafe home remedies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Many people mistakenly believe that if something is \u201cnatural,\u201d it\u2019s safe. Home remedies, like using breastmilk to cure pink eye, could introduce harmful bacteria to the eye and cause infection.<\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Skipping your recommended eye exam<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Your eye doctor will tell you how often you should have your eyes examined. Adults should have a thorough eye exam at least once a year to assess if their prescription is up to date and to monitor for the early stages of eye disease.<\/p>\n<p>Early detection of eye conditions increases the likelihood of effective treatment and the preservation of healthy vision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/\">Guide to Eye Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><b>Schedule an eye exam<\/b><\/a> with an eye doctor near you to maintain healthy eyes and vision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Are your daily habits potentially damaging your eyes? Eye health isn\u2019t just about going for a yearly eye exam. 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