Tobacco smoking is linked to AMD and increases the risk for developing cataracts.
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Information on this page provides insights into ways you can look after your eyesight.
This page has been compiled by the Queensland Blind Association Inc. to assist blind and visually impaired people either in a professional or personal capacity.
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Eating a healthy diet of plenty of fruits and vegetables as well as omega-3 fatty acids from seafood is the number 1 way to care for your eyesight. Drinking green tea contains antioxidants to protect against ADM and cataracts.
Ultraviolet radiation can deteriorate vision over time leading to cataracts and age-related MD. Also, the skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body and is susceptible to wrinkles and skin cancers.
Start with a baseline examination to detect future changes in your eyesight.
If you are using a computer all day – follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes look away at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Follow the proper care for contact lens.
Use protective eyewear at work and at home to prevent eye injuries. When Skiing and Snowboarding use tinted goggles to protect your eyes from the sun on the snow and wind.
Tobacco smoking is linked to AMD and increases the risk for developing cataracts.
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