Here are some basic eye care tips:
- Wear sunglasses when outside to shield your eyes from the sun’s glare and also to protect the eyes from dust. UV light is a contributing factor to many eye problems, including cataracts.
- Read in proper lighting. Pages should have no shadows and lighting should not be so dim that you are straining to read the print.
- The print of the book or magazine should be legible and easy to read. The size of the print should be large enough so that you are not forced to squint or strain to read.
- While it makes scary movies more fun to watch, you shouldn’t watch TV in a dark room. The glare can cause serious eyestrain. It’s best to be in a well-lit room, or at least have a lamp on for lighting.
