Eye Health Tips

Find below a list of top tips from Alcon's eye expert Dr. Frank Eperjesi on how to keep your eyes healthy and in great condition.

• Eating a healthy and balanced diet incorporating lots of fruit and vegetables will help maintain healthy eyes.
• Try to limit your alcohol intake.
• Have regular check ups with an optician - everyone is at risk of eyesight problems whatever their age. Visiting the optician regularly means eye conditions can be identified in the early stages and action taken. Between 50-75 years of age, you should have an eye check at least every two years.
• Ensure that when reading/working you have adequate light.
• Always look after contact lenses as detailed by your optician or ophthalmologist.
• Never sleep with contact lenses in your eyes unless advised to do so by your optician.
• If something is in your eye, refrain from using your finger to remove it.
• Wear UV protective sunglasses when in direct sunlight to avoid potential UV damage. Always make sure your sunglasses carry the CE mark, which proves they conform with European safety standards.
• Consult your optician, pharmacist or GP on the effects of any prescribed drugs that may affect your vision.

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