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Better eye health for all
Six simple steps to help keep your eyes and vision
healthy
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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
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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
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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
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Step 4. Cover up
Cumulative exposure to the sun’s UV light increases your risk of developing cataracts and maculardegeneration
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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
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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
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Want to know more?
For more advice and information about looking after your eyes ask your optometrist or visit…
www.visionmatters.org.uk