Take a cue from Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny was on to something – eating carrots can help you see better. “Carrots are one of many vegetables that are rich in vitamin A, which is very good for our eye health,” Dr Hau says. Make sure carrots or other vitamin A-rich-vegetables such as capsicums or pumpkin are part of your diet. “Rotate them in as one of your five a day a few times a week,” he says.
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Don’t stare at the sun
Your mother was right! Staring at the sun, especially during a solar eclipse, can cause blindness. “The sun’s rays are very strong and can burn or scar your retina,” Dr Hau says. “Never look directly at the sun and if you really want to watch an eclipse, view it on the NASA website.”
Go easy with the Visine
“Drugs like Visine that help get the red out work by constricting the blood vessels, and your blood vessels get used to it,” explains ophthalmologist, Dr Lisa Park. “If you overuse it, your blood vessels will get bigger and you need more and more Visine. It’s a vicious cycle,” she says. “Instead, try artificial tears to soothe your eyes.”