Test yourself to see how well you know your eyes.

False: Carrots are rich in vitamin A, a nutrient essential for sight, but many other foods also contain the vitamin. Eating a well-balanced diet, with or without carrots, will provide you with the small amount of vitamin A needed for good vision. Other foods high in vitamin A are milk, cheese, egg yolk and liver.

Using Computers Can Damage Your Eyes

False: Working on computers or video display terminals (VDTs) will not harm your eyes. Oftentimes, when using a VDT for long periods of time, just as when reading or doing other close work, you blink less often than normal. This reduced rate of blinking makes your eyes dry, which may lead to the feeling of eyestrain or fatigue.

Try again to take regular breaks to look up or across the room. Looking at objects farther away often relieves the feeling of strain on your eyes. Keep the monitor between 18 and 24 inches from your face, and at a slight downward angle. Also consider the use of artificial tears. If your vision blurs or your eyes tire easily, you should have an examination with your eye doctor.

Sitting Too Close to the TV Will Damage Children's Eyes

False: There is no evidence that suggests this habit will damage their eyes. Children can focus at closer distance without eyestrain better than adults. Also, children with nearsightedness (myopia) sometimes sit close to the television in order to see the images more clearly. Most often, the habit will lessen as children grow older.

Reading in the Dark Will Weaken Your Eyesight

False: Reading in dim light does not damage your eyesight, however, good lighting does make reading easier and can prevent eye fatigue.

Using Glasses or Contacts Will Weaken My Eyesight, and My Eyes Will Eventually Become Dependent On Them

False: Your eyes will not grow weaker as a result of using corrective lenses. Your prescription may change over time due to aging or the presence of disease, but it is not because of your current prescription.

Children with Crossed Eyes Can Be Treated

Fact: Children are not able to outgrow strabismus on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. That's why it is important for your child to have an eye exam early, first when they are infants and then again by age two.

There's Nothing You Can Do to Prevent Vision Loss

False: It has been thought that using a nightlight in your child's bedroom may contribute to nearsightedness, however there is not enough evidence to support this claim. Keeping a nightlight on in your baby's room may actually help them learn to focus and develop important eye coordination skills when they are awake.

Looking Straight at the Sun Will Damage Your Sight

Fact: Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

Using Artificial Sweeteners Will Make Your Eyes More Sensitive to Light

Fact: If you use artificial sweeteners, like cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. There are other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light as well. They include antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and diabetic medications.