Don't let the most wonderful time of the year be the season of eye problems by following these tips:
Eat healthy. High cholesterol, obesity, high alcohol consumption, chronic high blood sugar can increase your risk of developing eye problems. For healthier eyes, load up on citrus fruits, yellow and dark green leafy vegetables and fish like salmon and tuna.
Be careful when opening champagne bottles. Avoid shaking the champagne bottle. When opening the bottle, point it away from yourself and your guests. Prevent the cork from flying and champagne from spraying by placing a towel on top of the bottle, grasping the cork and gently twisting it out of the bottle.
Use grease shields. Protect your eyes from hot grease or oil splatters when cooking your Christmas feast by using grease shields. In case of splatters, apply cold compress and call your eye doctor.
Careful with glitter. Wash your eyes right away with clean water if you get an irritating substance like glitter in your eyes while decorating your home. Blink repeatedly to help stimulate tears.
Skip firecrackers. Leave the lighting of firecrackers to professionals. But if you prefer to do it yourself, wear protective eyewear. If your eyes get injured, rush to the nearest hospital for immediate treatment.
Choose toys appropriate for children. Make sure presents are age appropriate for the child. Steer away from toys with sharp edges or projectiles.
Use caution with chemicals and cleaners. Doing some pre- Christmas general cleaning? Wear goggles, carefully read the labels of cleaners and never mix them with other products.
The holiday break is a good time to schedule an eye checkup. You might even score a good deal on frames or sunglasses as part of holiday promotions. Visit Asian Eye Institute for your eye care needs. For more info, call 898-2020 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Story by: Charizze Henson)