You really can’t prevent a retinal tear, but you can do things to protect your eyes and sight, including:
- Making and keeping eye care appointments: Eye exams protect your eye health. If you have nearsightedness, eye exams are especially important. Myopia makes you more prone to retinal detachment. Your eye care provider should include dilated exams to find small retinal tears.
- Protecting your eyes: Use safety goggles or other protection for your eyes when playing sports or doing other risky activities.
- Getting prompt treatment for any type of eye injury or changes: If you have an eye injury or notice blurred vision or other issues, see your eye care provider right away or go to the emergency room (ER).
- Managing your health: Take care of chronic conditions, choose nutritious foods in moderation and exercise regularly.