Here are 8 tips on taking care of your lenses while keeping your eyes healthy: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling your contact lenses, then dry your hands with lint-free towel to avoid having any particles from being stuck to the lens. Always ensure the lenses are always the correct side…
Do you know that an average person blinks 15,000 – 20,000 times a day or up to 7 million times a year? However, we tend to blink less when we are reading or talking to someone, which can lead to dry eyes. Additionally, as we focus on our digital screen, we may forget to blink…
Eyesight is one of the most important senses that we have. It is necessary for us to have regular eye examinations to have healthy eyesight. Certain eye diseases do not show any symptoms until at an advanced stage. Therefore, early diagnosis is key to timely treatment to slow down and even reverse the progression of…
Increase outdoor activities – but avoid staying outdoors from 11 am to 4 pm as the UV level is high. Protect from direct UV light by having a hat or a pair of sunglasses. Never use electronic gadgets lying down or in the dark – this will increase eye strain and thus result in increase…
Reduce prolonged use of digital devices Spend time outdoors Work in well-lit areas Take breaks during screen-time Visit the optometrist regularly 1) REDUCE PROLONGED USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES Living in the digital age, it can be difficult to put away our devices. Unfortunately, digital devices can endanger our vision if not used with care. Looking…