It is sometimes strange to think that many of us take our eyes for granted, often until some sort of problem has arisen that needs Eye Care.  You can help to keep your eyes healthy, and spot potential problems earlier if you attend eye examinations at regular intervals.  For those who live in the area, visiting your local optician can help you to keep an eye on your sight!
Looking after your eyes at home is also important, taking safety precautions as wearing goggles when performing tasks such as DIY, or in the workplace if advised to do so. Always rinse or wash your hands thoroughly after handling things such as cleaning products or food “ if you do not, you may unwittingly rub your eyes and contaminate them.Â
Some feel that eye tests are only necessary if they have begun to experience issues such as eyestrain, blurred vision or eye discharge.  it is advised that adults have an eye exam at least every two years, even if their eyesight appears unchanged.  Not only can this identify specific ocular difficulties at an early stage, such as short sightedness, long sightedness or astigmatism, but it can also prove a good way of recognising some other, more general health issues which have been developing without symptoms.  Those with conditions such as diabetes should be sure to inform their optician so that they can be given extra tests, such as retinal photography, digital imaging, dilating eye drops or field of vision analysis.
It is now considered important for the health of your eyes to always use sunglasses on bright days which are certified to protect your eyes against invisible ultra-violet light.  It is even more important for babies and children to use good quality sunglasses as young eyes are even more vulnerable to damage from sunlight.  Bear in mind that a hat or cap with a large brim can reduce harmful glare but 50% and is especially essential for babies.Make sure your family all understand the importance of keeping eyes healthy, and dont forget that regular eye examinations will minimise any risk.