Ten tips for healthy eyes

Have regular eye examinations at your opticians

Not only will your optometrist check you for glasses but they will screen you for any eye diseases

Wear sunglasses

Protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet light can prevent cataracts and macular degeneration

Wear protective goggles

90% of all eye injuries can be prevented by wearing protective safety goggles

Stop smoking

Smoking is linked to many blinding eye diseases such as macular degeneration and accelerates cataracts

Stay active

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has been shown to prevent eye diseases such as cataract

Follow 20/20 rule

Rest your eyes every 20 minutes for 20 seconds if you are using a mobile phone or computer screen to prevent eye strain or discomfort

Eat healthy diet of green vegetables

Eating these types of vegetables provides the essential nutrients found in your retina to prevent eye conditions like macular degeneration

Stay hydrated

Drinking plenty of water allows for good tear production and prevents dry eyes

Don't rub your eyes

Rubbing your eyes is linked to a condition known as keratoconus – a weakening of the front layer of the eye (the cornea)

Clean your contact lenses properly

Maintaining good contact lens hygiene prevents serious infections such as blinding corneal ulcers