Better eye health for all

Six simple steps

to help keep your
eyes and vision
healthy
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
Step 2. Quit smoking

Smokers are up to four

times more likely to
develop macular
degeneration – the UK’s
leading cause of sight loss
– than non-smokers
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
Step 4. Cover up

Cumulative exposure
to the sun’s UV light
increases your risk of
developing cataracts
and macular
degeneration
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
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
Want to know more?

For more advice and information about looking

after your eyes ask your optometrist or visit…

www.visionmatters.org.uk