Seeing is Believing

Maintain a Healthy Weight: A patient who is overweight has a greater chance of developing diabetes, which can lead to diabetic eye disease, vision loss or glaucoma.

Wear Sunglasses: Shades that block 99–100 percent of UV-A and UV-B will protect the eyes from the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays.

Give Your Eyes a Break: Staring at a computer screen for hours at a time can lead to eyestrain or fatigue. Take a break away from the computer, even for a minute or two, to let the eyes rest.

Wear Safety Glasses: Whether on the job or for a do-it-yourself project at home, safety glasses will help protect the eyes from injury.

Talk to Your Family: Because many eye problems are genetic, getting a family eye health history can help your doctor be aware of any potential trouble.