How to look after your eyes
• Have regular eye exams – because they can detect eye problems sooner, and can also indicate problems elsewhere in the body
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet – green and yellow/orange vegetables, egg yolks, fish and whole grains can help to prevent certain eye diseases
• Take enough exercise – to help prevent health problems which affect the eyes, such as high blood pressure and diabetes
• Stop smoking – smoke contains toxic chemicals and reduces oxygen delivery to the retina, both of which can cause eye damage
• Rest your eyes – avoid eye strain by taking breaks from intensive work every 20 minutes (such as using a screen or doing a lot of reading)
• Be aware of any risk factors – you may be at a higher risk for some eye problems; for example, because of your family history or eye colour
• Protect against harmful UV rays – wear sunglasses or clear lenses with UV protection when outside