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.
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.
Quit Smoking
Smoking makes you more likely to get cataracts, optic nerve damage, andmacular degeneration.
If you've tried to quit smoking before
and startedsmoking again, keep trying. The more times you try to quit
smoking, the more likely you are to succeed 1295CC;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>cataracts,
studies show. Regularly eating these foods can help lead to good eye
health.
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.
Clean your
hands and your contact lenses properly.
To avoid the risk of infection, always wash your hands
thoroughly before putting in or taking out your contact lenses. Make sure to
disinfect contact lenses as instructed and replace them as appropriate.
Use Safety Eye wear
If you work with hazardous or airborne materials on the
job or at home, wear safety glasses or protective goggles every time.
Practice
workplace eye safety.
Employers are required to provide a safe work
environment. When protective eyewear is required as a part of your job, make a
habit of wearing the appropriate type at all times and encourage your coworkers
to do the same.
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