Everyone knows it’s good to keep their eyes beautiful, as youthful, and as “soulful” as they can be. This is what the white eyes do.

Unfortunately, eyes start undergoing major changes in mid-life. Most of these are changes are a result of our environment and diet.

The older we grow, the more our eyes seem to discolor. This is not the case with the ones that are knowledgeable about its maintenance. Some changes are outwardly visible — drooping lower eyelid, eyes ‘sinking’ into the head, and the sclera (the whites of the eyes) turning a more yellowish color.

Pulse.com.gh brings to you natural ways to acquire a whiter eye color.

1. Eat more Fruits and vegetables

Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, such as pumpkins, carrots, lemons, and oranges, contain vitamins and antioxidants that promote eyes whitening.

Eating green, leafy foods like spinach and kale also have a great effect on you the eye. These fruits and vegetables will also help to detoxify your liver.

A healthy liver will help keep the whites of your eyes bright and white. If your liver is full of toxins, then it may not be able to process foods and vitamins as efficiently as it should.

2. Adequate Sleep

Getting enough sleep every night for 7 to 8 hours relaxes eye muscles and restores its natural white color. Have at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. If you are having trouble falling asleep.

Taking a bath before bed could also help you achieve a perfect long rest.

3. Drink lots of water

Bright and clear white eyes could be acquired through adequate hydration, and keeping your body hydrated will help replenish body’s fluids; reducing puffiness and redness in your eyes. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of plain water every day.

4. Cold compresses on your eyes

Putting anything cold in contact with the eye helps reduce puffiness, but it can also help whiten your eyes as well. Soak a washcloth in ice water or wrap it around ice cubes.

Wring it out or lay the washcloth over your eyes for 5-10 minutes. The redness in your eyes should diminish after repeating this a few times over the course of a day.