Don't take your eyes for granted. Protect
your sight with these six tips:
1. Eat for Good Vision
Protecting your eyes starts with the food on
your plate. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty
acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might
help ward off age-related vision problems
such as macular degeneration and cataracts,
studies show. Regularly eating these foods
can help lead to good eye health:
Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale,
and collards
Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish
Eggs, nuts, beans, and other non-meat
protein sources
Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices
Eating a well-balanced diet also helps you
maintain a healthy weight, which makes you
less likely to get obesity-related diseases
such as type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is the
leading cause of blindness in adults.
2. Quit Smoking
Smoking makes you more likely to get
cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular
degeneration. If you've tried to quit
smoking before and started smoking again,
keep trying. The more times you try to quit
smoking, the more likely you are to succeed.
3. Wear Sunglasses
The right kind of sunglasses will help
protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet
(UV) rays.
Too much UV exposure makes you more
likely to get cataracts and macular
degeneration.
Choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100%
of both UVA and UVB rays. Wraparound
lenses help protect your eyes from the side.
Polarized lenses reduce glare when driving.
If you wear contact lenses, some offer UV
protection. It's still a good idea to wear
sunglasses for more protection, though.
4. Use Safety Eyewear
If you work with hazardous or airborne
materials on the job or at home, wear safety
glasses or protective goggles every time.
Certain sports such as ice hockey,
racquetball, and lacrosse can also lead to eye
injury. Wear eye protection (such as helmets
with protective face masks or sports
goggles with polycarbonate lenses) to shield
your eyes.
5. Look Away From the Computer
Screen
Staring at a computer screen for too long
can cause:
Eyestrain
Blurry vision
Trouble focusing at a distance
Dry eyes
Headaches
Neck, back, and shoulder pain
Taking the following steps to protect your
eyes:
Make sure your glasses or contact lens
prescription is up-to-date and adequate for
computer use.
Some people may need glasses to help with
contrast, glare, and eye strain when using a
computer.
Position your computer so that your eyes
are level with the top of the monitor. This
allows you to look slightly down at the
screen.
Try to avoid glare on your computer from
windows and lights. Use an anti-glare
screen if needed.
Choose a comfortable, supportive chair.
Position it so that your feet are flat on the
floor.
If your eyes are dry, blink more.
Every 20 minutes, rest your eyes by looking
20 feet away for 20 seconds. At least every 2
hours, get up and take a 15-minute break.
your sight with these six tips:
1. Eat for Good Vision
Protecting your eyes starts with the food on
your plate. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty
acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might
help ward off age-related vision problems
such as macular degeneration and cataracts,
studies show. Regularly eating these foods
can help lead to good eye health:
Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale,
and collards
Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish
Eggs, nuts, beans, and other non-meat
protein sources
Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices
Eating a well-balanced diet also helps you
maintain a healthy weight, which makes you
less likely to get obesity-related diseases
such as type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is the
leading cause of blindness in adults.
2. Quit Smoking
Smoking makes you more likely to get
cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular
degeneration. If you've tried to quit
smoking before and started smoking again,
keep trying. The more times you try to quit
smoking, the more likely you are to succeed.
3. Wear Sunglasses
The right kind of sunglasses will help
protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet
(UV) rays.
Too much UV exposure makes you more
likely to get cataracts and macular
degeneration.
Choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100%
of both UVA and UVB rays. Wraparound
lenses help protect your eyes from the side.
Polarized lenses reduce glare when driving.
If you wear contact lenses, some offer UV
protection. It's still a good idea to wear
sunglasses for more protection, though.
4. Use Safety Eyewear
If you work with hazardous or airborne
materials on the job or at home, wear safety
glasses or protective goggles every time.
Certain sports such as ice hockey,
racquetball, and lacrosse can also lead to eye
injury. Wear eye protection (such as helmets
with protective face masks or sports
goggles with polycarbonate lenses) to shield
your eyes.
5. Look Away From the Computer
Screen
Staring at a computer screen for too long
can cause:
Eyestrain
Blurry vision
Trouble focusing at a distance
Dry eyes
Headaches
Neck, back, and shoulder pain
Taking the following steps to protect your
eyes:
Make sure your glasses or contact lens
prescription is up-to-date and adequate for
computer use.
Some people may need glasses to help with
contrast, glare, and eye strain when using a
computer.
Position your computer so that your eyes
are level with the top of the monitor. This
allows you to look slightly down at the
screen.
Try to avoid glare on your computer from
windows and lights. Use an anti-glare
screen if needed.
Choose a comfortable, supportive chair.
Position it so that your feet are flat on the
floor.
If your eyes are dry, blink more.
Every 20 minutes, rest your eyes by looking
20 feet away for 20 seconds. At least every 2
hours, get up and take a 15-minute break.
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