It is essential to consciously relax the eyes and their surrounding tissues, as a lot of eye problems are due to eye strain.

The eyes perform one of the most important functions of the body and it is very important to take good care of them.

Things You need to know about your eyes:

• Headaches can be caused by eye strain and they can get worse by extensive use of eyes

• Good lighting is important to make reading easier and prevent eye fatigue.

• Using computer will not harm the eyes. However, sitting long hours before the computer can strain the eyes.

• Maintain a distance of 12 inches between the eye and the object while reading and writing.

• Briskly rub your palms together until they are warm and then place the cupped palms over your closed eyes. Repeat this exercise as often as you can during the day

• Cultivate the habit of blinking regularly to prevent eye fatigue. Try to blink once every 30 seconds to relax the eyes. This is a simple but effected method to release eye stress.

• Cold water is an excellent way to refresh and relax the eyes and the surrounding tissues.