Vision & Age

20’S & 30’S

In Brief

Most people in their twenties and thirties enjoy excellent vision naturally or with the assistance of the glasses or contact lenses. It is important maintain good health in order to ensure stable vision and the single best way to protect your vision is through regular professional eye examinations. A family history of eye disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or poor vision increases your risk for eye problems. It is crucial to contact your eye care practitioner if you notice a change in your vision or your eye is injured in any way.

In order to maintain your eye health it is important to get enough rest, eat foods rich in antioxidants, take special care in applying cosmetics and hair spray, and wash your hands often to help keep your eyes free of germs and bacteria that cause infections.

During your 20’s and 30’s there are a variety of vision correction options to bring you great visual clarity by addressing farsightedness, nearsightedness or astigmatism. Learning about how your eyes work, will help you understand your vision and the changes you may begin to see as you reach your mid- to late thirties.

Your vision is important in both work and play and to be competitive on the playing field you need peak performance from your entire body as well as your eyes. Every sport has unique demands such as depth perception, peripheral vision, and eye-hand coordination and Sports vision can help you optimise key visual skills. It is also vital to practice good eye safety to ensure continued success.