1. Six simple steps to help keep your eyes and vision healthy
Better eye health for all
Six simple steps to help keep your eyes and vision healthy

2. 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 2

3. 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 3

4. 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 4

5. Step 4. Cover up Cumulative exposure
to the sun’s UV light increases your risk of developing cataracts and macular
degeneration 5

6. Step 5. Be screen smart
Avoid eye strain by using the 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 6

7. 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 7

8. Want to know more? www.visionmatters.org.uk
For more advice and information about looking after your eyes ask your optometrist or visit… 8