Healthy Vision Month

July is Healthy Vision Month, a perfect time to focus on habits that support better eye health. Your eyes are vital to your overall well-being, take the time to understand how to protect & preserve your eyesight!

Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy:

1. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam: Even if your vision seems fine, regular dilated eye exams can detect early signs of diseases like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.

2. Eat for your eyes: Fuel your vision with leafy greens (like spinach and kale), carrots, and omega-3-rich fish (like salmon and tuna). These nutrients help protect against age-related vision issues.

3. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses: Use sunglasses that block 99–100% of UVA and UVB rays to sun damage to your eyes.

4. Follow the 20-20-20 rule: To reduce digital eye strain: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

5. Keep your hands and lenses clean: Always wash your hands before touching your eyes or handling contact lenses. Clean eyes help prevent infections.