So, time for some truth-bombs. Posting up those puppy-eyes on the ‘Gram isn’t going to save your actual ones from brutal battering. That quick eye-rub isn’t a ticket to relief, it’s more like a free pass to a gory eyeball horror fest – hello, keratoconus!

Keeping those ridiculously stylish sunglasses strung over your shirt instead of donning them as intended? Well, congratulations! You’ve just RSVP’d for a UV party that leads to an exquisite array of bonuses, such as skin cancer, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts.

And let’s not get started on the digital eye strain from your endless chats on Whatsapp, or those TikTok binge sessions. You’ve probably googled blue-light glasses more times than you care to admit, but guess what? They’re about as useful for protecting against eye strain as a chocolate teapot. Instead, try looking away from your screen every 20 minutes. Seriously, it ain’t rocket science.

Unlike bad horror movies, reading in a low-light environment isn't going to do a Freddy Krueger on your eyes. But giving your eyes a break once in a while isn’t a bad idea either.

Contact lens wearers, it’s 2022, not 1998. Don’t sleep or swim with your contacts in. Spoiling your lenses overnight in fresh multipurpose solution may not be romantic, but it will keep those disgusting, teeth-chattering eye infections at bay.

Now, about that fondness for tequila shots – alcohol abuse might make you feel invincible but doesn’t do the same for your eyes. It messes up your cornea and retina and accelerates the death sentence of your optic nerve, especially if you have glaucoma. Happy hour, anyone?

Nabbing the leading role in the nutrition drama are our much-touted superheroes: vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids. Care for some blockbuster lower-elevated vision? Get Vitamin A. Don’t want to be caught in a cataract creep-show? Vitamin C has your back. Want to fend off nerve-munching glaucoma and scary macular degeneration? Dial Omega-3.

Stuffing your face with kale while being a couch potato doesn’t quite cut it. Physical activity like a leisurely stroll or a fun swim can help reduce the pressure on your eyes. Anything that’s good for your body is good for your eyes. Pure vintage wisdom there.

You love your eye-makeup, and rightly so. But applying your million-dollar glittery eyeshadow on unclean eyelids is like inviting a cavalcade of microscopic uninvited guests to dwell in your eyes. Keep your peepers hydrated and the oil glands unclogged by being kind to the edges of your eyelids.

Hands up if you enjoy debris, dirt, or a pesky fly barging into your peepers while you're on your spring cleaning spree. No takers? Alright, protect those eyes and reduce the risk of painful or vision-affecting accidents. Because even though ‘Blind Fury’ was an epic film, nobody wants to play the blind swordsman in real life.

30 might be the new 20, but when it comes to eye health, 40 is the busting-old-myths-year. Get that eye-health checkup you've been procrastinating and ensure you aren’t playing host to unwelcome visitors, like cataracts and glaucoma.

Who doesn't love quick and easy fix-its online? Well, your eyes don't. Don’t fall for eyeball gymnastics or miracle cataract-curing concoctions hawked on dodgy websites. Ask your ophthalmologist instead. You don’t want to be the guinea pig for 'quack remedies,' do you?