Here are some tips for healthy eyes.
Have regular eye tests
to detect problems sooner rather than later. Always report any changes
in your vision, headache and any pain in or around your eyes.
Aim for at least 5-a-day
portions of fruit and vegetables, especially lutein-rich kale, spinach,
broccoli and orange-yellow sweetcorn, peppers, apricots and mangoes.
Wear sunglasses or tinted lenses that carry the UV400 mark to protect your eyes from the sun.
If you smoke, do your best to stop.
Smokers are three times more likely to develop cataracts and four times
more likely to experience macular degeneration than non-smokers.
Take frequent breaks from your computer
to reduce the chance of eye strain and tiredness. It's also a good idea
to look away from the screen during 'thinking time' and focus on
objects at varying distances away.
Wear protective sports goggles to shield your eyes whne playing raquet games such as squash - prescription versions are available.
Dr Sarah Brewer in Healthspan magazine, September 2011
