by Sophia Sandrelli

- have regular eye check ups. Not only does this monitor your eye sight but it's also your main source of detection for eye related problems and diseases.

- make sure you get at least seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Your eyes need a rest just as much as you do.

- eat a healthy balanced diet full of foods high in vitamins, minerals and essential fats.

- if you use a computer for long periods, take a break every 45 miinutes it is also useful to look away from the screen every 5 or 10 minutes particularly at a far away object.

- wash your hands thoroughly before applying or removing eye make-up.

- be careful when using rich creams around the eyes. This sensitive area is easily irritated and you should try to use the gentlest product you can.

- stop smoking. There is a direct link between smoking and eye related diseases such as macular degeneration