Most young people have healthy eyes, but still need to take care of their vision by wearing protective eyewear when working in dangerous areas, playing sports, doing woodwork or yard work, working with chemicals or taking part in other activities that could cause eye injury.
Have a complete eye exam at least once between the ages of 20 and 29 and at least twice between the ages of 30 and 39.
You should also be aware of symptoms that could indicate a problem. See an Eye M.D. promptly if you experience any eye problems such as:
- Visual changes or pain
- Flashes of light
- Seeing spots or ghost like images
- Dark spot appears in vision
- Lines and edges appear distorted or wavy
- Dry eyes with itching and burning
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