Tips for general good vision

The following tips can help you reduce eyestrain and 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 periodic 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. Special nonglare screens that fit over the computer screen are also available.
• 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.