Eye RelaxationSun rays, stress, more work, less sleep, and fatigue can cause red puffy bloodshot eyes that need relief.
Computer monitors:
Squinting and straining the eye muscles to focus on the bright computer screens causes more stress on the eyes optic nerve. The more hours you spend pecking on the keyboard and watching a blinking curser the more stress you place on these nerves.
UV (ultra violet) rays – Most individuals think running to the store or playing catch in the back yard are short term exposure to the suns rays and therefore cause no need to protect the eyes. This was a more accurate statement years ago but due to atmospheric changes it has become imperative to protect your eyes at all times from the rays of ultra violet sunlight. Utilize eye creams and eye relaxation techniques to keep your eyes healthy and looking young.
Harvard Eye Associates Expert Warns Against Sun Damage to the Eyes 
Exposing your eyes to UV light damages the proteins within the lens of your eyes. As these damaged proteins group together this ultimately results in the formation of cataracts. Your goal should be to filter 95-100% of the suns UV rays. _____________________________________________________________
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