When doing any type of work, avoid injuring your eyes by always wearing protective glasses. This is especially important if you job entails handling airborne or hazardous materials. You should also wear protective eye wear when playing sports since certain sports such as racquetball, lacrosse or hockey can cause eye injuries.
Quit smoking, or don't start. Smoking can cause an increased risk of macular degeneration, optic nerve damage and cataracts. It may be hard to quit smoking, but it's worth it in the long run. You can succeed, no matter how many times you've failed!
To soothe puffy eyes, place a slice of a cold cucumber on top of each eyelid. The coolness from the cucumber slices will calm the puffiness and give your eyes relief. Leave the slices on your eyes for about ten minutes before you sleep at night to reduce minor inflammation.