How The Eye Works
Eye photography
Eye Care
Accident Prevention
First Aid For The Eye
Eye Health Nutrition
HIV/AIDS & the eye
A Global Picture of
Childhood Blindness
Live healthily
Stop Smoking
Know how to prevent accidents
and treat injuries
Some eye conditions can present without any pain or outwardly visible symptoms, whilst others can develop rapidly.
The earlier conditions are detected, the more effectively they can be treated.
Doctors recommend a comprehensive eye examination every two years, but this will vary, depending on your age, existing eye conditions and risk factors.
Risk factors include light-coloured eyes and fair skin, diabetes, obesity, smoking and a family history of eye disease.
Excess weight, a sedentary lifestyle and high blood pressure are all risk factors for Age related Macula Degeneration and to diabetes, which can lead to diabetic retinopathy.
Keeping active and eating a healthy diet will help protect against the onset and progression of these conditions.
Dark leafy greens and citrus fruits are especially good for the eyes. For more information about good sources of vitamins A, C and E, beta-carotene and zinc, see our Eye Nutrition page.
ESmokers are seven times more likely to develop Macula Degeneration than non-smokers.
Stop smoking now to reduce the risk and preserve your vision.
Accidents are a major cause of preventable vision loss.
Prevention is better than cure. Follow the links below to find out how to protect your eyes in different everyday situations, and how to properly treat different eye injuries.
Accident Prevention First Aid For The Eye
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