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Better eye health for all
Six simple steps to help keep your eyes and vision
healthy
Step 1. Eat right for good sight
Nutrients found in many fruit and vegetables and fatty acids derived from fish, nuts and oils can help protect your sight
Step 2. Quit smoking
Smokers are up to four times more likely to develop macular degeneration – the UK’sleading cause of sight loss – than non-smokers
Step 3. Watch your weight
Damage to blood vessels in the eye caused by excess body weight has been linked to the onset of glaucoma
Step 4. Cover up
Cumulative exposure to the sun’s UV light increases your risk of developing cataracts and maculardegeneration
Step 5. Be screen smart
Avoid eye strain by using the 20-20-20 rule, especially if you’re using a computer for long periods of time. Look 20 feet in front of you every 20 minutes for 20 seconds
Step 6. Get tested
Get your eyes checked every two years even if you think your vision is perfect
Early detection is vital to prevent avoidable sight loss
Want to know more?
For more advice and information about looking after your eyes ask your optometrist or visit…
www.visionmatters.org.uk