There are a number of habits that pose a
threat to a healthy vision. Jumia Travel
shares 8 of the most common habits that
damage eyesight…
1. Rubbing
Your Eyes
This, especially when done forcefully or
vigorously, can break the tiny blood
vessels under the skin's surface causing
dark circles, puffy eyes or drooping
eyelids. Using your hand to rub your eyes
when you feel something in your eye can
also scratch and permanently damage the
cornea. In addition, if your eyes are itchy
rubbing them tends to release more of the
allergens responsible for the itch, making
the itch feel worse.
2. Exposing your Eyes to the Sun or High-
Energy Visible (HEV) Rays
This can prematurely age and damage
your eyes and eyelids. To avoid this, it is
advisable to wear a good pair of
sunglasses to block these rays.
Sunglasses help to minimize the effect of
bright lights which include headaches,
blurred vision, or red eyes, and prevent
you from excessive squinting which can
lead to eyestrain and pain.
3. Eating Poorly
Eat less fast food meals and more foods,
fruits and vegetables like carrots, leafy
greens, fish etc. that are good for the
eyes. They will help provide the necessary
vitamins, minerals and essential fatty
acids for optimum eye health.
4. Not Drinking Enough Water
Not drinking enough water daily, alongside
eating a high-sodium diet can cause
dehydration which eventually causes the
eyes not to produce enough tears to keep
the eyes moist and properly nourished.
This in turn leads to dry eyes, redness and
puffy eyelids.
5. Too Much Screen Time
Too much screen time tends to slow your
blinking rate which eventually causes dry
eyes and smeary vision. It can additionally
make the eyes burn and water. Make it a
point of note to look away from your
screen regularly.
6. Straining Your Eyes
Straining your eyes to read tiny texts
either in a book or on your phone can
make your eyes start to hurt, especially if
you do it for long hours. It can lead to
blurred vision, dry eyes, dizziness and
nausea. Try to avoid reading tiny fonts, but
if you must do so take breaks in between
reads to give your eyes a break.
7. Misusing Eye Makeup
You should be careful in your application
of eye products like mascara, eyeliner, eye
shadow, and eye creams. Try to apply the
makeup far away from your lash line so
you don't block the oil glands of your lids
because buildups here can cause
infections. Also, you should change your
eye makeup after every three months
because after this time, especially if not
stored in a cool place, they can become
breeding ground for bacteria.
8. Not Getting Enough Sleep
A lack of sleep eventually hurts your eyes.
Sleep deprivations causes symptoms like
twitching, dry eyes, blurry vision and pain
in the eyes. Try to get a minimum of
seven to eight hours of sleep each night
to help maintain a healthy vision.
