"Sarvendriyanam Nayanam Pradhan" Adults are called. Eyes are the most important of all senses. But everyone ignores them. Increased screen time and lack of proper sleep can cause immense damage to the eyes. Most of the time is spent on digital screens like TV, laptop, mobile. Looking at the screen for too long can lead to dry eyes, stress, headaches, and blurred vision. Not only this, neck and shoulder pains also occur. Sometimes these also disturb the sleeping pattern. Concentration slows down. Common habits like rubbing the eyes or eye drops are bad.
Ayurvedic expert Rekha Radhamoni says not to make these mistakes when it comes to eyes. Some small precautions should be taken to maintain healthy eyes. It is warned that doing these mistakes can damage the eyes.
Washing eyes with warm water: Many of us wash our eyes with warm water. But this is not really good. Eyes increase pitta dosha. So wash them with room temperature water or cold water.
Avoid blinking: Blinking is one of the effective ways to prevent eye strain. Apart from relaxing the eyes, it also lubricates the eyes to prevent dryness. Cleanses toxins. People tend to look at their mobiles too much and forget to blink. But frequent blinking is essential.
Don’t use eye drops: Some people use eye drops for instant relief if the eyes feel burning or sore. Although they are beneficial in the short term, they can make the eyes even drier in the long run. Long-term eye medications are almost always oil-based. These are good for the eyes.
Applying eye masks before sleeping: Many people sleep with eye masks as part of skin care. Hot compress eye masks may feel comfortable but are not good for the eyes. Eyes should be kept free to breathe at night. Ayurvedic experts suggest that it is better to wear a cold pack instead of a hot pack to prevent infections.
Rubbing the eyes repeatedly: It is a habit of many people. Frequent rubbing of the eyes is not good for the eyes. The thin membrane of the eyes protects them. Rubbing will damage it. It is better to wash the eyes with cold water instead of rubbing.
Note: Information collected from various studies, researches and health journals is provided here as usual for your understanding. This information is not a substitute for medical care or treatment. If you have any doubts regarding health, you should definitely consult a doctor. For the items mentioned in this article, “ABP Country”, ‘ABP Network’ Note that no liability is assumed.
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