Self Care: Protect Your Eyes
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How to Keep Your Eyes Protected with These Tips
The eyes we are born with are the only set we will ever have (at least for now), which is why protecting them should be of utmost importance from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep
If you are curious about how you can keep your eyes protected from various different issues, then look no further and read this piece to find out more.
Protective Eyewear
Your eyes are very fragile, and there are so many activities we do day in day out that could jeopardize your health. This is why protective eyewear is crucial in many situations. The most common circumstances that protective eyewear is essential is in the workplace, especially for people who are working with cutting machinery, resin, or any dangerous chemicals. If there is any chance something could reach your eyes in your workplace, you should be wearing protective eyewear. This is also true for hobbies. Some people like to wear protective eyewear when they are cycling to make sure any debris or bugs do not fly straight into their eyes, and sunglasses are a very common form of protective eyewear too! They help keep the harmful rays from the sun from penetrating the eye by using a barrier. If you are not a fan of sunglasses or wearing regular glasses, you can use UV protection contact lenses!
Throw Out Expired Makeup
Makeup is something everyone can enjoy. Unfortunately, it is also something that bacteria can really thrive in. While bacteria can enter your makeup from its first use, the longer it is open and used, the longer this bacterium can build up, grow, and fester. Your makeup will have an indication of how long you can use it after it is opened before you should throw it away, and this should be adhered to, especially with eye products, as you do not want this bacterium going into your eye and making a new home! That being said – you can take steps to lessen the risk by sanitizing your makeup and keeping your makeup tools and brushes clean!
Eye Rest Breaks
If you are on computers regularly, then there is a good chance you have been a victim of eyestrain, which might not cause any dangerous issues in the long run; it can be unpleasant and extremely uncomfortable. Just a few of the side effects can include headaches, dry eyes, itchy eyes, and sensitivity to light, which are all best avoided whenever possible.
Make sure to look away from your screen at least every 20 minutes for at least 20 seconds to help your eyes adjust and not stay stagnant. If you can go outside, that is even better!
Hydration
If you are dehydrated, your eyes are just one of the many parts of your body that suffer, and when you get dry eyes, it can be really uncomfortable. While eye drops can help, hydrating from the inside out will help keep your eyes in good condition and lubricated naturally.