5. Rubbing your eyes
Rubbing your eyes too hard can break the blood vessels under the eyelids. Instead of rubbing tired, irritated eyes, soothe them with a cold compress, slices of cucumber and saline drops. Vigorous eye-rubbing can cause keratoconus, which is a progressive eye disease where the cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape, which causes distorted vision.
6. Poor diet
Poor nutrition can impact your vision and be the cause of dry eyes. Some fruits and vegetables are crucial for eye health. It is important to include foods that are high in vitamins C and E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids such as citrus fruits, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, leafy greens, and fish.
7. Watching TV in dimmed light
Watching TV or looking at any screen in dimmed or no light before bedtime is bad for your eyes. The levels of light change rapidly in these conditions due to flickering from the screen. This means that your eyes have to work hard to process the change which can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, redness, pain, and headaches. Keep the lights on while watching TV at night and limit the amount of time you spend watching TV before bedtime.