How to Take Care of Your Eyes Eye health and vision problems can have a major impact on a person's life, affecting work, driving, recreation and, sometimes, doing daily living tasks. There are, however, things people can do to keep their vision working at peak performance, minimize the impact of eye diseases and, in some cases, perhaps prevent eye health problems.
Optometrists can also advise about antioxidant supplements specially formulated for the eyes.
This is especially important for children and teens, since prolonged concentration on any type of dose work may contribute to the development of nearsightedness at their age. Ask your physician, pharmacist or optometrist about how your prescription and non-prescription drugs may affect your vision. Keep all your doctors, including your optometrist, informed about the drugs you take and any side effects you notice. If you wear contact lenses, follow your optometrist's wearing and care instructions and return for follow-up visits as recommended. Failure to do so can contribute to eye health problems.