•April 20, 2022•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension

I have always had terrible vision. I have been wearing glasses and contacts since sixth grade, so I never take my vision for granted. I would like to share this article written by U of I student intern, Anum Paya about eye health and what you can do to preserve it. Anum says: Did you know that the eyes are the only organ in our body most exposed to our external surroundings? Due to this reason, people must understand the importance of taking care of their eyes and what they can do to ensure their vision is not jeopardized. Our sense of sight is vital out of all our senses because about 80% of the things we perceive from our surroundings are through our sight. Awareness of the dangers of the various conditions that can develop in the eyes is key to know about. Tips and techniques about taking care of your eyes will also help prevent these conditions from happening and potentially save a trip to the doctor!     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.