How to preserve sight , vision, by opthalmologist
Mrs Adefule-Ositelu said besides age, there are other factors that cause damage to the vision.
Eyes are the only exposed part of the brain and should be cared for, she added.
According to her, the eyes are exposed to many factors that endanger them, such as the strong glare of computer and television (TV).
"People working indoors for most part of the day are exposed to artificial lights. All these factors contribute in making your vision blurred, poor and they affect the health of your eyes in totality.
Vision, she said, could be improved naturally by following some simple guidelines to strengthen the eye muscles.
"Include carrots in your diet on a daily basis, either in the raw form or as juice. Eating bitter kola is also of great value. Besides, one should follow these simple tips to exercise the eye muscles: Splash cold water on your eyes every morning. Air pollution causes much harm to the eyes. Small dust particles in the atmosphere get into your eyes and cause itching, watering and blurred vision. Splash your eyes with fresh and cool water to refresh them, whenever you come back from outdoors," she said.
On further tips to improve one's vision, Mrs Adebule-Ositelu said one should splash water on the eyes first thing in the morning to remove mucus that accumulated there during sleep. It will make your eyes shine and sharpen your vision. One can develop the habit of rubbing one's palms together till they feel warm, and then press them on closed eyes.
"Exercise helps to strengthen eye muscles and it improves vision. There are various types of simple exercises for the eyes that can be performed at any time. Sit straight; rotate your eyes slowly clockwise and anti clockwise for five to 10 times in each direction. Close the eyes and relax. Focusing on one object strengthens eye muscles and it improves concentration power. Place an object at eye level at 12 inches distance; stare at it without blinking for as long as you can. Relax and repeat. Do it two to three times to improve your vision naturally," she said.
Prof Adefule-Ositelu advised that one can rest the eyes to improve one's vision by taking frequent breaks to rest the eyes while working on the computer or while watching TV for a prolonged period of time.
"Constantly watching the computer screen can cause computer vision syndrome. Take a break of 10-15 minutes after every two hours. Look around or keep some flowers on your desk to refresh the eyes. If you are sitting near a window, then look outside for a change of scene. It will relax the eye muscles and remove strain from the eyes," she stated.
On the role of nutrition as a natural way of improving vision, Prof Adebule-Ositelu said certain food items like carrot, beetroot, papaya (pawpaw), fish and green leafy vegetables do help to preserve eye sight and improve vision. "All kinds of red coloured fruits and vegetables contain Vitamin A and E. Carrot, palm nut, tomato are common n our environment. Red foods consist of everything from fruits, including watermelon, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, apples; and vegetables like tomatoes, red peppers, red onions, and red cabbage. In addition, one should drink plenty of water and fresh vegetable and fruit juice to keep well hydrated to improve vision naturally," she explained.
Prof Adebule-Ositelu advised that people should avoid exposing the eyes in harsh sun rays to improve their vision. "Wear a sun hat and sun glasses to protect your eyes from the strong glare of the sun. You should use sun glasses even in wet and dry seasons especially when taking part in dry season sports like football, beach sports and other outdoor sporting activities. Always wear swim gear for the eyes while swimming to protect the eyes from chlorinated water of the pool. Read and work in well illuminated area to avoid eye strain and to improve your vision naturally," she said.
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