Despite the vital function performed by the eyes in our life, most of us, especially teenagers, do not take good care of their eyes. Eye care for teens is not merely treating the eye in case of any disease. It means taking regular and proper care of the eye. Most teens tend to ignore that their eye needs, not caring for them unless they suffer from an eye ailment. And such an attitude can cause a lot of harm to the eye.



For example, it is an established fact that teenagers are at higher risk from ultra violent radiation of the sun. The size of the pupils of children and teenagers are bigger as compared to those of adults. Hence, their exposure to light is comparatively higher.

Further, as compared to adults, teens spend more time in the sun. And sunglasses, if worn and even if coated with UV block, do not provide adequate protection. Hence, eye care for teens must be given top priority.

Recent surveys indicate that proper eye care for teens should not be ignored. In fact, more than three quarters exposure of our lifetime UV exposure is completed by the time we are 18 years old. Hence UV blocking glasses and contact lenses provide additional protection to teenagers.

Damage due to exposure to UV rays, if not treated, takes place over the long term only. Exposure to UV rays leads to serious complications like cataract. If you want to avoid such complications in the long term, take measures to protect your eyes today.

It has been seen that the teenagers treat contact lens more as a fashion accessory and less as protection for their eyes. While this is not bad per se, one must never sacrifice protection just to look stylish. Even if you are using contact lens to look stylish, you must maintain it properly. It must be cleaned, rinsed and stored in the proper manner. Ignoring these aspects will enhance the risk of infections.

Merely buying sunglasses or contact lenses is of no use if you omit to wear them when outdoors. The sunglasses and contact lenses protect you from UV Rays, Damage due to bright sunlight, Dust and other Air pollutants. Today, sunglasses are available in various designs, colors and sizes. Choose one that fits you best.

You must combine the use of sunglasses and contacts with other measures like:

• A proper, balance and nutritious diet. The diet must contain the required vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

• Regular physical exercise. Obesity will cause eye complications in the long run. Even other wise, staying fit is the best way to avoid all health complications.

• Regular eye check-up. Visit your doctor once in six months to detect problems early. Always remember that prevention is better than cure.