Care is KeyNitin Doshi | How to Better Care for your Eyes

Look ahead to a bright futureKeep your eyes healthy by following these tips.

Eat SmartNutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, lutein, and Vitamins

C and E can help protect your eyes as your grow old.

Stop SmokingCigarettes significantly increases your odds of suffering from cataracts, optic nerve damage, and macular degeneration.

Sunglasses Save EyesToo much UV exposure can damage your eyes badly. Wear

sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays.

Take Safety SeriouslyIf you are exposed to hazardous or airborne objects on the job, at the gym, or at home, always wear safety glasses or protective goggles.

Log Off Before Too LongStaring at a computer screen for an extended period of time can be very

damaging. Take regular breaks away from the computer screen - start with resting your eyes for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.

Get to the DoctorCheck in with your eyecare professional regularly. Eye exams can help find certain eye diseases, like glaucoma, that have no observable symptoms.