How to Survive University Studies: Top 4 Tips for Taking Care of your
Eyesight
Going away to study is exciting: A new chapter in your life, when you are master
of you fate and of your daytime and nightlife routine! Yet with great power
comes great responsibility, and you are now in charge of everything, from your
eating habits and grocery shopping to your everyday schedule and staying
healthy. If you have already mastered eating healthy and exercising daily, time
to move on to the next crucial yet often overlooked part of taking care of
yourself: your eye health.
1. Go Outdoors
University is not only about studying – although that’s a pretty big deal, too,
so don’t forget to attend classes! It’s also about discovering new hobbies,
meeting new people and exploring. Spending too much time over a book or reading
on your computer screen can lead to your eyesight taking a turn for the worse: A
2014 study revealed that
over 50% of students develop myopia or short-sightedness while at school,
with each passing year leading to worse symptoms. The good news? According to
research, spending time outdoors can help protect and improve your eye health –
so perfect timing to take up an outdoor hobby or sport!
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2. Find the Proper Contact Lenses
If you are among the lucky ones that already sport glasses, you will blend right
in with your stylish, sophisticated and intellectual look. Yet if contact lenses
rock your boat – as they do for more and more students nowadays, since they are
convenient, practical and discreet – make sure you get the right ones for you.
Visit your doctor to update your measurements and discuss your options: are
monthly lenses or daily lenses a better fit for you? Do not worry too much about
stocking up before you return to university, as you can easily order cheap
contact lenses online, such as the ones
available from Vision Direct and you can get them delivered straight to your
dorm.
3. Eat Healthy
Adopting healthier eating habits is a general rule of thumb that can work
wonders for your overall immune system and fitness – but there are specific
foods that can really help boost your eye health too. Eating oily fish that are
rich
in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon and sardines, can help prevent eye
dryness, while fruit and veggies like strawberries, oranges and broccoli contain
vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects against cataract. The same goes for
green tea – so keep a cup nearby while you are studying. Even if you are not the
type of person who likes to cook every day, it is worth it trying to keep an eye
at the student dining hall for these everyday foods that are regularly on the
menu.
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4. Look Away from that Screen
Being a student nowadays necessarily means studying in front of a computer
screen. Yet fixing your eyes on a screen for too long is bad for them, so you
need to make sure that you do not spend too much daily time in front of your
laptop and that you take regular breaks to give them a chance to relax. The
20-20-20 method is widely regarded as the golden rule: Take 20 seconds of break
time every 20 minutes and focus your eyes on an object that is 20 feet away.
Easy as that!
Staying on top of your healthcare can be challenging, but it should not be
daunting. Stress and studying can have a general damaging effect on your immune
system, but simple steps like these can make sure that your eyesight survives
university intact!
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