Vision loss can be detrimental. This is one sense that you don't want to ever lose, although over time you may gradually begin to lose your sight. You don't want to lose it altogether, but losing it even slightly can be difficult to have to deal with. Wearing contact lenses and eyeglasses is still better than not having any sight at all. To help prevent vision loss, there may be things you can be doing to help prevent it from occurring in the first place. Read on for helpful information you may be able to use to help prevent vision loss.

Stop Straining Your Eyes

Eye strain can lead to vision loss, especially if you are not wearing your corrective lenses when you should be, or if you are wearing the wrong prescription. These things can cause eye strain, as your eyes are straining to be able to see. You may also experience eye strain in other ways, such as staring at computer screens or other digital screens for too long. The use of screens can lead to eye strain and eventually, vision loss. You need to take breaks from your screens throughout the day — staring at the computer, then staring at a phone or a tablet is not exactly taking a break. You need to look away from time to time and blink to allow your eyes to focus on something else in the room and to re-wet your eyes. Dry eyes can also lead to vision strain, and not blinking while staring at a screen can cause dry eyes.

Keep Your Hands Out Of Your Eyes

If you are always touching your eyes or rubbing your eyes with dirty hands, they could cause an eye infection. A stye may result, or you could just have pus and other issues or concerns. If left untreated for too long, it can cause vision loss. You need to remember to keep your hands and fingers away from your eyes and your face, especially if you have not washed your hands. Always wash your hands before touching your eyes and wash them before removing your contact lenses.

Vision loss can occur due to a number of reasons; some may be environmental, and some may be genetic. If you are experiencing vision loss, even gradually, you need to see your optometrist about this and get a vision exam and checkup. Remember to visit the optometrist yearly for your eye exams as well.

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