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TIPS AND TRICKS
FOR CUSTOMERS TO
MAINTAIN EYE HEALTH
DURING SUMMER AND RAIN
REGULAR EYE EXAMS
ll opticians understand the importance MAINTAIN A WHOLESOME DIET
of maintaining good eye health. Eyes are
Asensitive and can be easily damaged, Secondly, maintaining a healthy and
especially during the summer and rainy seasons. nutritious diet is vital for good eye health. Eating
Therefore, it is important to recommend the foods rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin
following tips and tricks to help maintain good E, and zinc can help preserve eye function,
eye health and prevent vision problems. protect the eyes from harmful light, and
minimise the onset of degenerative diseases
REGULAR EYE EXAMS associated with ageing. This must be advised to
Firstly, it is essential to get regular eye exams. all patients with any particular eye conditions
Regular eye exams can detect eye problems or or those who come in for regular check-ups as
diseases that may not have any symptoms. It is precautionary measures.
important to recommend customers to get their PROTECT THE EYES FROM UV RAYS
eyes checked every two years, and individuals
with pre-existing eye conditions or a family Thirdly, protecting the eyes from the sun's
history of eye diseases should get their eyes harmful UV rays is crucial. Wearing sunglasses
checked more frequently. with 100% UVA and UVB protection and a wide-
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