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<p>Healthy vision starts with you! Use these 10 tips to take care of your eyes.</p>
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<h2>Eat right to protect your sight.</h2>
<p>Keep your eyes healthy by eating a well-balanced diet. Load up on different types of fruits and veggies, especially leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collard greens. Fish like salmon, tuna, and halibut have been shown to help your eyes, too.</p>
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<h2>Get moving.</h2>
<p>Did you know that kids who exercise often have a healthier body weight than kids who dont? Being overweight or obese can put you at higher risk for diabetes and other conditions that can lead to vision problems.</p>
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<h2>Speak up if your vision changes.</h2>
<p>Is your vision blurry? Do you squint a lot? Ever have trouble seeing things at school? Tell a parent or teacher if your eyes are bothering you or if you notice any changes in your vision.</p>
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<h2>Wear your glasses.</h2>
<p>Your glasses help you see better, especially when theyre clean and free of smudges. Talk to an adult about how to clean your glasses and how to store them when youre not wearing them.</p>
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<h2>Keep the germs away.</h2>
<p>Always wash your hands before putting them close to your eyes, especially if youre putting in or taking out contact lenses.</p>
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<h2>Gear up.</h2>
<p>Playing your favorite sport? Using chemicals during science class? Mowing the lawn? Wear the right protection to keep your eyes safe. Many eye injuries can be prevented with better safety habits, such as using protective eyewear.</p>
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<h2>Wear your shades.</h2>
<p>The suns rays can hurt your eyes. Choose sunglasses that block 99% or 100% of both UVA and UVB radiation from the sun. And remember, you should never look directly at the sun.</p>
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<h2>Give your eyes a break.</h2>
<p>Do you spend a lot of time looking at a computer, phone, or TV screen? Staring at any one thing for too long can tire your eyes. Give your eyes a rest with the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds.</p>
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<h2>Say no to smoking.</h2>
<p>Did you know that smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is the rest of your body? Smoking can put you at risk for some pretty serious eye issues, which can lead to blindness.</p>
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<h2>Talk about it.</h2>
<p>Does anyone in your family have issues with their eyes? Not sure? Ask! Talking about eye health with your family can help all of you stay healthy.</p>
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<p>Dr. Emily Chew sheds light on common eye-related myths to tell us fact vs. fiction.</p>
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<p>You may have heard that eating carrots is good for eyes. Thats true, but other foods like spinach, kale, salmon, and tuna may be even better. They have vitamins that your eyes need to stay healthy.</p>
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