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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Three simple ways to look after your eyes
Caption: Three simple ways to look after your eyes. As we think about how to prioritise our health this January, we should be aware of the importance of eye health. Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu, clinical adviser at The College of Optometrists, has three simple tips to help you look after your eyes. Eat a healthy, balanced diet One of the best things you can do for your eyes is to eat a healthy, balanced diet. ”Eating a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, particularly leafy green veg like kale and spinach, may support good eye health and reduce your risk of macular degeneration.” "Following a healthy diet will also help you to maintain a healthy weight and keep your blood pressure under control, reducing your risk of conditions such as diabetes and risk of stroke, which can both affect your vision.” Protect your eyes from the sun Just as you need to protect your skin from the sun, you also need to defend your eyes to avoid serious problems, including cataracts. ”Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from sunshine has been linked to eye conditions including cataract and potentially to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).” "Make sure you have good quality, dark sunglasses with UV protection - look for sunglasses with the UKCA or CE mark.” The expert notes that the winter sun can be just as damaging to your eyes, especially when you are driving "in low sun which is more likely to cause glare”. Have regular screen time detoxes Living in the digital age, many of us spend hours looking at screens, which can damage our eyes. ”With more of us spending longer on digital devices, the importance of protecting our eyes from strain is greater than ever. The 20-20-20 rule is a simple, free and effective habit for screen users: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.” “This brief pause relaxes the eye muscles, helping to prevent the discomfort, dryness, and blurred vision often associated with prolonged screen time." Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Eyes,Optometrist,Eye Health,Sun,Sun Damage,Screens,Diet,Balanced Diet,Health,Food,Vegetables,Cataracts,Detox,Sunglasses,Eye conditions,Vision
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