How to Protect the Eyes

Seeing is of the utmost importance for day-to-day functioning, which is why it is so important to protect your eyes. There are many dangers to your eyes. Some include foreign bodies in the eye, cuts on the eye, chemical splashes to the eye, blows to the eyes, injury from sunlight and even injury from eyestrain. Take safety precautions, protect your eyes and preserve your vision.

Instructions

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  Wear safety glasses. If you work around flying debris or chemicals, wear safety glasses to protect your eyes. Choose appropriate glasses for the work you do. Basic safety glasses protect eyes from debris from the front. Glasses with semi-shields protect your eyes from the front and the sides. Safety glasses with an eye-cup and side shields protect your eyes from flying debris from the front, sides, top and bottom. Wear vented safety goggles to protect your eyes from debris in any direction. Choose safety goggles with vented ventilation to protect your eyes from debris and other irritants.

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  Use sun protection. Prevent your corneas from being burned by wearing a sun visor and sunglasses. Buy glasses that protect your eyes from UVA and UVB rays. Refrain from scrimping when it comes to protective eye wear. Invest in a good pair of sunglasses with a proper fit. They need to fit close to the face or even wrap around the sides of your eyes.

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  Protect your eyes while playing sports. Most doctors agree that if a ball is involved, eye protection is justified. Go to sporting goods stores to purchase plastic molded shields appropriate for your sport.

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  Prevent eyestrain. If your job involves staring at a computer screen all day, this is essential. Choose a monitor with a large, flat screen. Put your screen 20 to 26 inches in front of your eyes. Adjust to a larger text size to reduce strain. Use an anti-glare screen if possible. Take frequent breaks every 20 minutes by looking at a distant object to relax your eyes. Switch between computer tasks and non-computer tasks as frequently as possible to let your eyes rest.