Eye Health

National Eye Health Week 

Getting your eyes tested regularly is an important part of maintaining good eye health but did you know that your lifestyle choices can also make a huge difference? 

10 Steps to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

  1. Eat right for good sight: Include eye-friendly nutrients from fruits, vegetables, and cold-water fish like salmon, sardines, and tuna.

  2. Exercise regularly: Aerobic exercises increase oxygen supply to the eyes, lower eye pressure, and prevent conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.

  3. Get a good night's sleep: Rest well to avoid sore, irritated, and puffy eyes.

  4. Don't smoke: Quitting smoking reduces the risk of eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts.

  5. Use goggles to protect your eyes: Prevent eye injuries from accidents at home, during sports, or outdoor activities by wearing goggles.

  6. Limit alcohol intake: Excessive alcohol can reduce antioxidant levels and increase the risk of eye diseases.

  7. Shield your eyes from UV light: Wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of UVA and UVB rays to avoid eye damage and cataracts.

  8. Maintain a healthy BMI: Keep a healthy weight to protect the retina and lower the risk of AMD, glaucoma, and diabetes-related eye issues.

  9. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to prevent dry, sore, and irritated eyes.

  10. Have regular eye examinations: Schedule eye check-ups every two years to detect vision problems and uncover potential health issues.

Did you know?

  • 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Half of this sight loss is avoidable.

  • A sight test can detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, which can be treated if found soon enough.

  • During a sight test, other health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure may be detected.

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