Copies of sunglasses may not offer UV protection so you risk damaging your sight

Over-cleansing and rubbing the eyes to remove waterproof mascara creases the skin, causing wrinkles, warn dermatologists. Regularly sleeping with the same side of your face against a pillow causes creases on the skin which can eventually turn to fine lines and wrinkles. “If you can’t sleep on your back, switch to a silk or satin pillowcase,” said sleep expert Sammy Margo (visit thegoodsleep expert.com for advice). “Oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, anchovies, salmon and herring contain omega-3 and omega-7 essential fatty acids” said nutritional expert Shona Wilkinson. “They support eye health by helping to prevent and treat dry eyes as well as helping with eye fatigue and soreness.”

Don’t like fish? Try a supplement such as Wiley’s Finest Bold Vision (£34.99, wileysfinest.co.uk). Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes, leading to diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. Any regular exercise, even moderate walks, will help maintain a healthy weight. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 99 per cent of people who wear contact lenses have engaged in at least one “contact lens hygiene risk behaviour” – from sleeping, showering and swimming in their lenses, to using saliva or water as a wetting solution. Bad habits like these can result “Too much exposure can dry your eyes and make them irritable, so aim air conditioning at your feet rather than your face in the car,” said Professor Reinstein. Smokers are four times more likely to lose their sight than someone who has never smoked, warned charity Eye Health UK. An examination detects problems with your vision and can also uncover underlying health issues.