The best easy ways to protect your eyes
Here at DirectSight HQ we’re keener than anyone to make sure our visitors have a good pair of well protected peepers. There I was tucking into a nice 
slice of jam on toast when I thought to myself... this really is an underrated way of keeping your eyes in tip top condition.
That’s right – the humble slice of bilberry jam on toast packs quite a punch where our optics are concerned, and that’s because bilberry jam contains a compound called anthocyanoside – and anything with a name that long has to be important. In this case, the compound helps to protect the retina from macular degeneration; one of the biggest causes of visual impairment in the world... so next time you’re stuck on what to have for brekky, you might want to give it a go.
While we’re on the subject, we thought we might provide a few other lesser known tips for staying in optical shape.
Eat the whole egg in future
One of the best ways to keep eye conditions at bay is to fill up on good old antioxidants. This all sounds very exciting until you hear that they’re most commonly found in leafy green veg, but the good news is that the yolk of an egg is also packed with them.
If you’re one of those that painstakingly strips the egg white away from the yoke then it might be worth saving yourself the trouble next time. Admittedly, I’m not too much of a fan of the yellowy bit myself but if it’s a bowl of salad or an egg sandwich then I know which one I’d go for.
Aim your car vents away from your face
The Great British Summer is in full swing, and that can only mean one thing – rain, rain, and more rain. With that in mind, most of us crank up the heating in the car when we’re driving to work in the morning, and whilst it does wonders to thaw out our frozen fingers it’s less good for our eyes.
Of course, we’re not instructing you to go to work shivering, but do try to make sure you point the air vents in your car down towards your feet and legs rather than into your face. The constant barrage of filtered air will end up leaving your eyes dry and aching, and whilst for the most part that’s just a bit of an annoying feeling it can occasionally lead to more serious problems.
Embrace the great outdoors
No doubt you’ve heard about the benefits of getting outside to avoid staring at screens, but research also suggests that people who go for 40 minute walks around 4 times a week are less likely to fall victim to high pressure levels behind the eye. Embrace your inner youth and get out there and explore – let’s face it, a house is nice but a childhood den is something else.
Try giving these a go and keep your now perfectly cared for eyes on our blog for some other top tips.