20 Easy Tips for Healthy Eyes This Healthy Vision Month

Digby Eye Team
Sep 21
2 min read

Eye exercises won’t keep your vision sharp, but healthy habits and regular exams will. This May, during Healthy Vision Month, we’re sharing simple ways to protect your eyes for years to come.

Everyday Eye Safety

At Home – Wear safety glasses when cooking, cleaning, or doing yard work. Keep chemicals and sprays away from your face.

At Work – Protect your eyes with goggles if you work with equipment or outdoors. Working in the office? Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Celebrations – Point champagne bottles away from faces, and leave fireworks to the pros.

Sports & Outdoors – Wear protective eyewear and sunglasses year-round.

Traveling – Pack sunglasses, eye drops, and extra contacts or glasses. Never wash lenses in tap water.

Healthy Habits for Healthy Vision

Quit Smoking – Smoking increases the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Eat Smart – Leafy greens, carrots, citrus fruit, and salmon all support healthy eyes.
Makeup Safety – Don’t share makeup, toss it every 3 months, and remove it before bed.
Kid Safety – Keep toys, sports, and playtime safe with eye protection.

Eye Care at Every Age

Pregnancy & Kids – Expect some vision changes during pregnancy. For the kids, outdoor play and a balanced diet support eye health. Limit screen time to reduce eye strain.
College – Don’t sleep in contacts, and don’t share makeup.
Adulthood – Get a baseline eye exam at 40.
Golden Years – After 60, yearly eye exams help catch age-related eye conditions early.

When Life Happens

Migraines – Flashes or zigzag lines can be early warning signs.
Pinkeye – Highly contagious; see your doctor if symptoms don’t improve.
STDs – Many can affect the eyes, so safe practices and early treatment matter.