February & March months are very crucial for students to study and prepare for their annual exams. Exam time means a lot of reading, writing that brings in a large amount of stress and strain to the eyes, the usually neglected part of our body and whole body as well. When students are preparing for finals, good nutrition often slides way down on the priority list. It’s easy to get into the habit of having a coffee and eating-out pizza because they don’t want to waste time on food preparation. But, actually, good nutrition should be part of their study plan because it’s going to help them excel in the exams. The better the fuel ,their eyes & brain gets, the better they will study. Students need to take special care of their eyes during examinations to avoid eye strain and keep their eyes healthy.

Exam time means a lot of reading, writing that brings a lot of stress and strain to the eyes, the usually neglected part of our body. When it comes to taking proper care of your eyes, there are a number of things that should be aware and informed of. Few people actually understand the various exercises and steps that should be performed in order to maintain proper function of the eyes.

The critical ten commandments for eye care are:

1.Never lie flat on your back and read.

2.As far as possible, try to maintain a reading distance not less than 25 cms from the eye.

3.Take adequate intervals of rest (5 to 10 minutes) in between reading for long hours. One can also relax the eyes by looking at a distant object 5 meters away.

4.It is crucial that you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables such as carrots, spinach, papaya and mangos, because all of these are rich in beta-carotene and therefore help you to have healthy eyes and proper vision.

5.Do not compromise on sleep.

6.In order to keep the eyes fresh one should avoid rubbing the eyes and should splash cold water instead.

7.Never read in dim illumination as that may lead to eyestrain.

8.Never read when in motion (as on a moving train or a bus).

9.While working with reflecting surfaces like computer terminals, use anti-reflection coated glasses, to avoid glare and eyestrain. Position the monitor in such a way that there is a 45-degree angle between the eyes and the bottom of the screen.

10.Get your eyes examined once a year by your optometrist/ophthalmologist even in the absence of an eye problem. Always follow the instructions of your optometrist in using glasses or contact lenses.

Some basic tips to de-stress and keep the eyes relaxed:

1. Eat healthy

2. Never compromise on sleep

3. Always keep the monitor at 45-degree angle to position the eyes better at the system.

4. Always study at place where there is ample light.

5. Splash cold water on eyes on equal intervals

If there are any symptoms like constant headaches, redness in eyes, watering eyes and recurring pain in eyes, parents should not ignore, instead take their child to an eye-expert for a comprehensive eye check-up.

Dr. LVK Raju,

Sr. Cataract, Lasik & ICL Surgeon,

Hyderabad – 500 016

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