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Daily Eye Care
Build simple daily habits that protect comfort and eye hygiene.
Why it matters
Small daily habits can reduce irritation, contamination, and avoidable eye injuries.
The tips
- Eat a healthy balanced diet.
- Drink water regularly through the day.
- Avoid smoking or seek help to stop smoking.
- Stay physically active.
- Wash hands before touching your eyes.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes.
- Do not press on the eyes.
- Do not share towels, eye makeup, contact lenses, or eye drops.
- If you wear contact lenses, clean and replace them exactly as directed.
- Remove eye makeup gently before sleep.
- Keep the face and eyelids clean.
- Replace old eye makeup regularly.
- Wear sunglasses with true UV protection outdoors.
- Use protective eyewear when needed.
- Schedule routine eye exams as advised by an eye care professional.
Safe daily habits
- Clean hands
- Gentle eye area hygiene
- Healthy diet and hydration
- Physical activity
- Avoid smoking
- Protective eyewear when needed
When to ask an eye care professional
- Redness, pain, swelling, discharge, light sensitivity, worsening irritation, or blurred vision.
- Symptoms that keep returning or do not improve.
- Contact lens discomfort or redness.
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Have questions about your eyes?
This information is general education and does not replace a professional eye examination. If you are worried about your eyes, book an appointment.