There are many ways we can make sure we are practicing proper eye care:

• Proper protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Wear a sunglass where required when you are out in the sun or have some sort of headgear with a brim.
• Smoking can affect your eyes. If you do smoke, consider that proper eye care is yet another good reason to quit. Tobacco can cause problems with the proper functioning of the eyes and the smoke itself can irritate and over time cause damage to the surface of the eye.
• Do not take too much alcohol. While alcohol can have some positive benefits for the body, too much of a good thing can lead to permanent damage, even to your eyes.
• Make sure you are getting plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Many vegetables are an excellent source of beta-carotene, considered by many to an essential mineral for strong eyes.

Practicing responsible eye care does not have to be a hard task. Much of what you should eat will benefit your overall health, as well as promoting good eyes. For more information, you can read this website on care for your eyes.