The human eye is one of the most delicate organs in the body. It receives visual images and then carries it to the brain. The eye also detects light and helps in balance.
The eye consist of the:
- Orbit
- Eyelid
- Conjuctiva
- Eyelash
- Pupil
- Eyeball
- Retina
- Cornea
- Iris
All these structures of the eye has a role to play in the function of the eye.
As a delicate organ, the eye should be taken adequate care of. The eye can be cared for by:
1. Avoid putting sharp objects into your eye
As a delicate organ, the eye maybe sutured by sharp objects if not taken care of. Sharp objects like razor, knife, screw driver etc should be avoided as they may damage the eye and in severe cases might lead to blindness.
2. Avoid exposing your eye to the sun
Exposureof the eye to the sun might lead to sunburn . We should always wear sun shade so as to protect our eyes from the sun rays in the case where you don’t want to wear sun shade, you can put on face cap or hat.
3. Eat healthy foods
There are many fruits and vegetables that helps improve eyesight like carrot, tomato, onion etc. Ensure you eat quality foods and drink enough water so to maintain your eye.
4. Avoid straining your eyes
Look away from the computer or phone every 20 minutes , blink 20 times to prevent eye dryness. Fixed gaze on a phone or computer screen causes harm to the eye.
5. Get enough sleep
Ensure you have a good sleep so as to rest your eyes and relax it. Quality sleep enhances the state of the eye health.
The eye should be taken adequate care of and there should be no hesitation to see a doctor when you notice any issue.
