Throughout this life phase it is important to maintain proper eye care to make sure you are enjoying optimal vision and to prevent dangerous eye diseases from occurring later in life.
At the age of 18, most people’s eyes have finished growing, which enables many individuals to become candidates for LASIK corrective eye surgery.
LASIK
If your vision is affected by myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism, LASIK corrective eye surgery may remove your dependency on glasses and contacts.
Click here to find out more about LASIK and how it might allow you to see better without glasses.
Eye Care
Not only should you have regular eye checkups, but it is also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Here are some tips to help maintain good eye health:
• Wear sunglasses to block harmful UV rays.
• Get proper nutrition; it is essential for good eye health.
• If you smoke, quit. Smoking can damage your vision.