Topic Overview

The following tips can help you keep your eyes healthy and your vision as clear as possible.

• Provide good light for reading, work, or study (soft background light plus a light on your task).
• Take regular breaks from close work and visually demanding tasks. Blink often, and close and rest your eyes when they feel tired or dry.
• Avoid glare on TV and computer screens. Place your TV or computer screen where lights do not reflect on the screen. Some people find it easier to work on a computer in a dimly lit room. And some people use special nonglare screens that fit over the computer screen.
• Wear proper eye safety equipment for hazardous tasks.
• Wear UV-blocking sunglasses to protect your eyes from excessive ultraviolet light from the sun, which increases the risk of cataracts.
• Avoid smoke and other things that irritate your eyes.