Holiday Ayo - The eyes are one of the most important senses for carrying out daily activities.

Unfortunately, many people are unaware of small habits that can damage their eyes. These bad habits may occur every day.

It's important to understand some habits that can damage your eyes to avoid various vision problems.

Compiled from various sources, here are some habits that can damage your eyes.

1. Staring at gadget screens for too long

According to the Ministry of Health website, staring at gadget screens for long periods of time has the potential to damage your eyesight.

A popular term for this dependence on gadgets is digital eye strain.

To minimize the impact of excessive gadget use, apply the 20:20:20 rule: look away after 20 minutes of viewing, walk 20 feet, and look away for 20 seconds.

2. Reading in a room with minimal lighting

Reading in low or dim lighting can quickly tire your eyes, making it difficult to focus. If done over a long period of time, this habit can affect eye health.

3. Excessive eye rubbing

Another thing that can damage eye health is excessive eye rubbing. Eye rubbing is usually done when it feels itchy or when sleepy.

If it becomes a habit, avoid it as much as possible.

Excessive eye rubbing can cause eyelid irritation, corneal damage, and even redness and bleeding.

4. Lack of sleep

Red, dry, and often swollen eyes are generally caused by a lack of sleep. This, of course, affects eye health.

If this occurs over a long period of time, the eyes will become tired quickly, accelerate the aging process, and even reduce the quality of vision.

5. Smoking

According to Summahealth, smoking can increase the risk of several eye diseases. Furthermore, smoking also reduces tear production, leading to dry eyes.

6. Wearing contact lenses in certain situations

Wearing contact lenses can also affect eye health, especially if worn carelessly and for long periods of time.

The consequences of improper contact lens wear include irritation and infection.

7. Not removing eye makeup before bed

Leaving eye makeup such as mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and other items on before bed can irritate, inflame, and trigger infections.

Therefore, to avoid these unwanted side effects, it's best to remove makeup from your face and eye area before bed.

Use a gentle, hypoallergenic cleanser to remove makeup. Afterward, wash your face and the outer eye area thoroughly with soap and water.

These are just a few of the small habits that can actually damage your eye health. Don't underestimate these habits and avoid them to maintain healthy eyes.