Eye HealthLifestyle Topics Smoking increases the risk of
developing cataracts – quit or avoid smoking to help keep your
eyes healthy. Know Your History Those with a family history of
eye disease are at a greater risk for developing eye diseases or
conditions themselves. Water & Contacts Don’t Mix To help
prevent eye infections, contact lenses should be removed before
going swimming or in a hot tub. It's Not OK to Skip a Day To
control glaucoma, take eye drops exactly as prescribed by your
ophthalmologist—your sight depends on it. Give your Eyes a Break
To prevent computer eyestrain, follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every
20 minutes, look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Know
Your Eye Care Team Make sure you are seeing the right eye care
provider for your condition or treatment. Are You Fit at 40? A
baseline eye exam is recommended at age 40, when the signs of
disease and change in vision may start to occur. Spring
cleaning, home improvements and yard work: for many Americans,
these projects define this time