Better Vision in 30 days: 10 Things to Do If You’re in Your 20s

 

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had an eagle’s eyesight? If you had such vision, you wouldn’t have a hard time finding things, looking at signs, or even bothering to read through this article. But whether you like it or not, your vision tends to deteriorate over time, even more so when proper eye care isn’t incorporated. 

 

If you’re nearing or are currently in your twenties, you’re more exposed to several factors that could affect your vision such as eyestrain, pollution, and an unhealthy lifestyle. 

 

You lose your sense of sight when the eye muscles fail to work properly. The eyes have tiny muscles that allows it to change shape, as well as natural lenses to help you scan and focus on objects with your retinae. 

 

Eye care Tips for Young Adults

On the bright side, there are ways for you to further take care of your vision and to up your eyesight in just 30 days with these simple tips. 

 

1. Do eye exercises 

 

As all muscles do, your eye muscles need to be exercised for them to stay in shape and to keep them strong and flexible. Here are some eye exercises to get you started: 

 

• Figure eight/infinity loop – Imagine a figure eight on its side 10 feet in front of you and slowly trace it with your eyes. Do it one way and then in reverse right after.

 

• Blinking – Blink every three to four seconds, this will stimulate moisture in your eyes. Do this for two minutes. 

 

• Eye rolling – Roll your eyes 10 times to strengthen your eye muscles. You can do this up and down, side to side, in circles, and diagonally. 

 

 

2. Wash your hands and eyes

 

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Aside from illnesses, keeping them clean can ward off any impurities from your hands that can transfer to your eyes. Your eyes are an easy target for germs and infections. Before touching your eyes, you should always ensure your hands are clean. 

 

Although it’s unorthodox, washing your eyes is actually a good habit to practice because water can soothe your eyes after a stressful day.

 

3. Wear protective eyewear

 

Proper eyewear is wearing your prescription glasses to correct your vision but so is wearing protective eyewear for outdoor activities. Whether that be sports, carpentry, or a casual stroll at the beach, there’s a kind of eyewear appropriate for each occasion. Sunglasses can help block the sun’s UV rays and tough eye gear is good for when you’re doing something active or working on a physical project. 

 

4. Sleep well

 

A good night’s rest gives your eyes a chance to recharge. If your eyes are constantly worn out, it can affect your visual acuity. Visual cognition when driving, reading, or doing tasks lessens when we don’t let our eyes recover from all the hard work they’ve been doing. 

 

5. Take Vitamins 

 

A slow but sure way of preventing long-term vision problems is maintaining a healthy diet. Food groups that are rich in nutrients and vitamins can help combat future eye issues you may have as you grow old. Certain nutrients like Lutein and Zeaxanthin can resist macular degeneration and cataracts. On the other hand, food supplements like Vitamin C, E, and Zinc can stall age-related eye deterioration. 

 

6. Learn about your family’s eye health history

 

Be one step ahead and research what your family may have in terms of hereditary eye diseases or disorders. Looking into your family history gives you the luxury of predicting what may come and even identifying any early signs. Eye disorders like glaucoma, retinal degeneration, and optic atrophy are eye disorders that can be passed on genetically.

 

7. Quit smoking

 

If you’ve been pondering about quitting for a while, take into consideration that smoking is not only bad for your lungs, heart, skin, teeth, and almost every other body part, but for your eyes, too. Smoking increases your risk of developing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. The longer you don’t smoke, the more your organs can recover from the inflammation. If you can stop now, your body will thank you. 

 

8. Follow the 20-20-20 rule

 

As simple as it is, doing the 20-20-20 rule will do you a world of good. Whenever you take breaks during work hours, sneak this eye exercise in and look at something 20 feet away from you for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. Eye strain is a common occurrence when your work basically involves you looking at your monitor all day long. Give your eyes some TLC with this quick eye tip.

 

9. Be wary of screen time 

 

Many are guilty of overworking their eyes through constant screen time. If your job demands you to sit in front of the computer all day, make conscious efforts that keep your eyes resilient from all the screen exposure. Upgrading your eyeglasses to have blue light filters is a good start, and if you feel like that’s not enough, you can add anti-glare coating for more protection. Remember to blink and maintain your posture so you don’t strain your eyes or muscles. 

 

10. Consult with your doctor

 

If you’ve noticed any red flags about your vision, that should be enough for you to go and visit your eye doctor. Keeping things at bay will only give room for potential eye problems. For children, they should visit their ophthalmologist every 6 months. For adults, they should visit their eye doctor at least once a year. 

 

Doing these practical steps as early as possible will benefit you greatly, especially when it comes to ensuring the health of your eyes. With good vision, you can do more things in life with zero to fewer restrictions.