Eyes have been referred to as "windows to the soul," giving those who exchange glances the power to better grasp one’s personality and emotions.  Skin around the eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of the face so it is very sensitive. To avoid irritation, Choose good quality and right eye cream to use around eyes. Check for active ingredients.

Tips for tired looking eyes: Splash your eyes and face with cool or slightly warm water 10-15 times. Repeat again in the evening when you return from work or school.

Yoga for Your Eyes: Yogic eye exercises, if done daily, are a gentle and effective way to prevent vision problems for developing. They are especially recommended for children, but adults can help prevent far-sightedness from developing in middle age, and even people who wear glasses can prevent their vision from getting worse.

Yogic Eye Exercises (for strengthening eye muscles and releasing stress)

Sit in the Sukhasana (easy pose) with your legs comfortably crossed and your spine, neck and head in a straight line. Look directly to the front at eye-level and breathe normally. This is the position of readiness.

Move your eyes upward to the ceiling and stay for two seconds. Look downwards and stay for two seconds. Close your eyes for two seconds.Look toward the right side, as far as your eye will see, for two seconds. Look to the left side for two seconds. Look to the front again. Close your eyes for 6-8 seconds. This completes one round. Start with 2-3 rounds and increase up to four rounds.

Palming (for releasing stress from the eyes)

Rub both palms together quickly for 8-10 seconds. This friction creates a mild heat.Close the eyes and gently place the left palm over the left eye and the right palm over the right eye for one minute. Do not press the eyeballs with the palms, just let them gently rest there. Breathe in and out slowly to release stress.Repeat 2-3 times. In Hindu culture after prayers to god, devotees warm up the plams with pure ghee lighted diya and gently place on the eyes. This provides all positive vibration from prayers and pure warmthof ghee ( warmth has medicinal value) from diya to the eyes.Other poses that strengthen the eyes include the Bhujangasana (snake pose), Surya Namaskara (sun salutes), and Shavasana (rest pose).

Stop Computer Fatigue: If you have to stare at a computer screen up close for your job, or spend long hours doing any detailed close-up work, use these tips to banish eye fatigue. Every thirty minutes, look away from the computer and palm your eyes. You can also get up for a short break, stretch or make a phone call. Keep some green plant or flowers nearby your work desk to divert and relax your eyes away from computer. Dampen two wads of cotoonwool with pure Rose Water  or milk and place over closed eyes. Relax for 1o minutes with the pads over your eyes. Rose water has a cooling effect and is especially helpful for tired eyes.

Eat  Eye-Healthy Foods and Drinks: Add , sprouted chick-peas, stewed apple and raw carrot (an excellent source of Vitamin A) , Fish , Flex seeds (omega fatty acids help retain moisture in your eyes) to your diet. Foods that are rich in vitamin A must be taken. Vitamin A is contained in all orange and yellow colored vegetables such as carrots, oranges and pumpkins and in fruits like mangoes, papayas and oranges. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, coriander and colocasia also contain vitamin A. Among non-vegetarian foods, fish, liver and eggs contain vitamin A. Dairy products also have a fair amount of vitamin A in them.The risk of cataracts is reduced by including vitamin C in the diet. Foods containing vitamin C such as Indian gooseberry, guava, orange, lemon and tomato, capsicum, cabbage, etc. must be included in the diet.Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Constipation, or internal dryness, has an adverse effect on the eyes. But stay away from caffeinated drinks. Even though people drink coffee to release stress, it increases toxicity and dehydrates the body. Try substituting Green tea that stimulates the mind, is a powerful antioxidant, and diminishes stress, toxins and the craving for caffeine.

Apply used chamomile tea bags after you have chilled them. Tannic acid in the tea has an astringent effect that will shrink swollen tissues. Chilled cucumber slices or potato slices can also be placed over the eyes. Some of the easy things to do to take care of eyes is sleep for eight hours a day and  nature walk helps to relax eyes.