Tips to prevent eyes strain when using computer

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As the saying goes "The eyes are the window of the soul" - one of the most important part of the human body, we have to take care of our eyes to be able to witness the beautiful creator of our Almighty God. 

How to prevent eye strain when using computer

As an IT-staff I am always in front of my laptop from 8AM to 12nn break, and 1PM to 5PM, Monday to Friday. To prevent eye strain, what I usually do is to take a break every hour, and close my eyes for 2 minutes, it will allow the eyes to relax the muscles, luckily my table is near the window so I can look to the window once a while, focusing on the trees, they said the color green is a cool color and will help your eyes to relax. I also change the color settings of color scheme and desktop background to more light colors. Exercising the eyes will strengthen the muscles that controls our eyes, one example and what I usually do is with eyes close breathe into diaphragm. Feel it expand as it fills with air. Continue for at least two  minutes and then open your eyes, focus on an object then close your eyes again and imagine that object. This exercise helps to relax your eyes. It also balances mental focus with imagination.

Healthy foods that help for better eyesight

Eating vegetables can help protect us from eye disease and benefits our overall health, vegetables  like carrots, squash, green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant to protect the cells of the eyes.

Here are some list of foods that are rich of antioxidant for eye health.

• Eggs
• Kale
• Spinach
• Turnip greens
• Collard greens
• Romaine lettuce
• Broccoli
• Zucchini
• Corn
• Garden peas
• Brussels sprouts

These foods are rich in Lutein & Zeaxanthin

Fruits like guava, grapefruit, and oranges are rich in vitamin C, that will reduce that risk of cataract.

Don't forget to consult your eye doctor for proper prescription and guidance regarding your diet.