1. Never lie flat on your back and read.

2. As far as possible, try to maintain a reading distance not less than 25 cms from the eye.

3. Take adequate intervals of rest (5 to 10 minutes) in between reading.

4. One can also relax the eyes by looking at a distant object 5 meters away.

5. Never read in dim illumination as that may lead to eyestrain.

6. While handling chemicals, be careful not to take them close to your eyes. You may use protective goggles. When exposed to UV rays in the working place, use safety glasses to avoid its harmful effects.

7. Never read when in motion (as on a moving train or a bus).

8. Try to maintain a distance of six feet from your Television monitor, while viewing.

9. While working with reflecting surfaces like computer terminals, use anti-reflection coated glasses, to avoid glare and eyestrain.

10. Two-wheeler riders must wear protective sunglasses to avoid dirt and dust particles from entering the eyes.

11. Get your eyes examined once a year by your optometrist/ophthalmologist even in the absence of an eye problem. Always follow the instructions of your optometrist in using glasses or contact lenses.