See your doctor regularly to check for diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. These diseases can cause eye problems if not treated.

See an eye care professional right away if you:

Suddenly cannot see or everything looks dim

See flashes of light

Have eye pain

Experience double vision

Have redness or swelling of your eye or eyelid Protect your eyes from too much sunlight by wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a hat with a wide brim when you are outside.