{"id":3224,"date":"2022-09-13T12:40:47","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T04:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/?p=3224"},"modified":"2022-09-13T12:41:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T04:41:51","slug":"how-to-eliminate-bad-habits-that-destroy-your-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/how-to-eliminate-bad-habits-that-destroy-your-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to eliminate bad habits that destroy your eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that <\/span>vision problems affect more than 2 billion people each year across the world<\/span><\/a>? While environmental and biological factors do have a part to play, we can\u2019t ignore the role of poor lifestyle choices in contributing to vision problems. From being glued to your screens to not wearing (high quality) sunglasses, this <\/span>Pacific Prime Singapore<\/span><\/a> article tells you how to eliminate those nasty bad habits and protect your eyes – one of your most important senses and your window to the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Limit your screen time to avoid digital eye strain\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Singaporean adults spend an average of 3.7 hours online every day<\/span><\/a> – a figure that excludes their screen time at work. Improper viewing distances, poor lighting, and screen glare all contribute to digital eye strain, causing a range of symptoms like blurred vision, headaches, dry eyes, eye irritation, and neck and shoulder pain, as well as difficulty falling asleep. So it\u2019s no wonder that one of the best ways to protect your eyes is to avoid screen time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While you probably can\u2019t avoid screens entirely (the modern world revolves around them!), you can take actionable steps to limit your screen time. If you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through your phone when you\u2019re feeling bored or before you go to bed, why not replace this with a healthier activity like reading, doing crosswords\/sudoku puzzles, journaling, or meditation?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invest in blue light glasses\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another sure-fire way to protect your eyes is to invest in blue light glasses to provide relief from some of the uncomfortable side effects of staring at a screen. <\/span>Blue light glasses<\/span><\/a> have special lenses that can block or at the very least filter out certain light waves from devices and protect the retina from damage. That being said, there\u2019s some mixed opinion regarding the <\/span>effectiveness of blue light glasses.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Swap rubbing your eyes with using water or a saline rinse\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Rubbing your eyes is something you do instinctively, but it can result in far-fetching damage like scratched corneas and eye disease. It\u2019s indeed a bad habit that can also worsen existing eye problems, increase the risk of eye infections, and even cause blindness through a condition known as keratoconus. This is because touching your eyes brings them in contact with thousands of germs and bacteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You might think that washing or sanitizing your hands throughout the day might help. Although this isn\u2019t strictly untrue, the truth is that you can\u2019t be entirely sure that your hands are free of germs and bacteria at any given point. So much so that it\u2019s best to avoid rubbing your eyes entirely, and consider rinsing them with water or saline every time you have the urge to rub them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Use your contact lenses correctly and adhere to proper hygiene\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a reason why your contact lenses come with instructions. As a contact lens wearer, it\u2019s important to follow them down to the tee – or you\u2019ll put your eyes and vision at serious risk by failing to maintain proper hygiene. If you fail to follow these recommended guidelines for use and wear, you may experience symptoms like irritated eyes, blurred vision, or, in more serious cases, keratitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some important contact lens care rules:<\/span><\/p>\n