Tips on Caring for Your Eyes

You only have two of 'em, so look after 'em...

• Consult your eyecare practitioner at least once a year, especially if you are over forty years of age.

• Itchy, red, burning, weepy and watery eyes are not normal so please consult your eyecare practitioner.

• Make sure young children are screened before the age of 3 and undergo a full eye exam before going to school.

• Practice a healthy eating plan including drinking loads of water.

• Protect your eyes against harmful radiation by wearing good sunglasses.

• Make sure children wear sunglasses or at least a cap or peak whenever outdoors.

• Wear protective eyewear when working with machine machinery and plant – including the edging and lawn mowing before the big game.

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