What You Need To Do To Protect Yourself

Do not skip eye exams if possible. The reason you want to get these is not to make you worried, but to simply check how things are going for your eyes. If you're beginning to experience a little age-related vision loss, for example, the change could be so gradual that you don't really notice it -- but your test results would show it. And many other conditions don't even have noticeable symptoms when the conditions are forming; an eye exam can spot other signs, however, allowing you and your optometrist to take action.
Also, be sure you start wearing sunglasses that provide UV protection when outside. Eat a healthy diet, and try not to rub your eyes when you're tired. These are lifelong habits but take on particular importance as you get older.