Outdoor travel is one of the most effective ways to relax your eyes.
World Sight Day is approaching. When many people talk about eye care, their first thoughts are to watch less TV and eat more liver-nourishing and vision-improving foods.
In fact, to reduce eye fatigue, spending more time outdoors to stretch both body and mind is the best choice, allowing liver care and eye protection to complement each other.
Many people go to the office in the morning, turn on their computers, and don’t leave their desks until the end of the workday, with their eyes so sore but unwilling to get up; students also stare intently at mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices whenever they have free time... Such "overworked" eyes seem to be the norm for urban dwellers nowadays. Therefore, protecting your eyes starts with controlling screen time. After about an hour of continuous use, take a 15-minute break. During this time, you can quietly close your eyes for a moment, rest your elbows on the edge of the desk, gently cover your eyes with both palms, and try to relax all your muscles. Then massage the acupoints around your eyes to promote smooth circulation of qi and blood in the eyes, helping to relieve tension or spasms in the ciliary muscle. Alternatively, go outdoors, close your eyes in a place with fresh air, move your eyeballs from right to left and then from left to right five times each, then suddenly open your eyes and gaze into the distance.
Spending leisure time exploring the suburbs, looking at greenery, and climbing high to gaze far away are the best ways to eliminate eye fatigue. Especially for children, flying kites outdoors allows their gaze to extend to distant heights. As they follow the movement of the target, their eye muscles are naturally adjusted, helping them relax. Going to bed before 11 p.m. in summer and avoiding using your eyes for the last 10 minutes before bedtime can help. You can lie in bed with your eyes closed to rest, do some eye exercises, or apply a warm, damp towel to your eyes to relieve fatigue. If you experience eye discomfort, do not rub your eyes with your hands, as this can worsen corneal damage and visual fatigue. Pathogens multiply quickly in summer, and frequent eye rubbing may increase the risk of eye infections.
Protecting your eyes also requires maintaining a good mood. Spend your free time listening to soothing music to help you relax emotionally. In summer, avoid high-temperature, spicy, and greasy foods. People who need to use their eyes for extended periods can eat more liver-nourishing and kidney-supporting foods, such as animal liver, milk, soy products, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, celery, oranges, strawberries, etc. Eating more green-colored foods can also help nourish and protect the liver.
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