Healthy Vision Month: 5 Tips For Healthy Eyes
May 1, 2025 • 11:00 AM
Have you gotten your yearly eye exam yet? Yes, we are talking to you! It’s one of those things that’s easy to push off when it often feels like life is moving a million miles a minute. The change of seasons is the perfect little nudge to check in on your vision needs. So you can enjoy the brighter days and soak in the beautiful blooms of nature.
May is officially Healthy Vision Month giving you an extra reason to schedule that eye exam, refresh your eyewear, and build better habits to protect your eyes for the long run. This month is a time to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and encourage everyone to take simple steps toward protecting their vision.
Whether you wear glasses every day or only when driving and reading fine print, these simple tips will help you keep your vision sharp and your eyewear game sharper.
Why Eye Health Matters
Our vision is one of the most essential parts of how we experience and navigate the world. From reading and working to enjoying nature, exploring new places, and connecting with loved ones, healthy eyesight impacts nearly every aspect of daily life.
Many common eye conditions, like glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts, can develop without noticeable symptoms early on. But with regular checkups and healthy habits, these issues can often be detected early or even prevented altogether. A little care now can help preserve your vision for years to come.
5 Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
1. Keep Your Prescription Up To Date
Wearing an outdated or incorrect prescription can cause eye strain, headaches, and even make your vision worse over time. If it’s been over a year since your last exam, it’s time to book one. Regular eye exams don’t just assess how clearly you can see, they can also help detect common eye conditions early. Early detection gives you a better chance of managing them effectively.
In addition to having the right prescription, it’s important to wear eyewear that’s comfortable, durable, and suited to your everyday needs. Pair Eyewear’s lightweight, durable frames with prescription lenses tailored for you, are designed to keep up with your exciting life.
Ordering glasses online is simple. Just choose your lenses that best fit your needs, upload your prescription, and snap a picture of your pupillary distance. With a streamlined process and endless style options, refreshing your look with a new Pair has never been simpler.
2. Protect Your Eyes From the Sun
UV rays don’t just damage skin, they can harm your eyes too. Wearing sunglasses with UV protection helps prevent cataracts and sun-related eye issues. And if you’re spending hours in front of screens, consider adding blue light protection to your lenses to ease digital strain.
Polarized sunglasses are a great option for reducing glare and enhancing visual clarity for any view. If you spend a lot of time in the bright outdoors, either hiking, biking or maybe out on the water, polarized lenses can make a big difference.
They help cut down on eye strain, improve contrast, and give you sharper vision in high-glare environments. They add an extra layer of protection against harmful UV rays, keeping your eyes safe while you soak up the sun.
3. Follow the 20-20-20 Rule
With all the screen time we rack up these days, your eyes need a break! The 20-20-20 rule is a helpful practice that you can incorporate into your daily routines to reduce eye strain. It’s super easy too, here’s the rundown. Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and focus your eyes on something that is 20 feet away.
This simple habit helps your eye muscles relax, cuts down on fatigue, and keeps that tired, blurry-eye feeling at bay. Work it into your day to significantly contribute to maintaining healthy vision and overall eye comfort.
4. Eat Leafy Greens
The idea that carrots are good for your eyes isn't just an old wives' tale; it actually holds some truth. While it's a common myth that carrots alone will give you perfect vision, they are very much rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for eye health, as it helps maintain a healthy cornea and plays a vital role in seeing in low light.
Beyond carrots, nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, and vitamin C and E, play a big role in eye health. Filling your plates with leafy greens, citrus fruits, fish and nuts can provide essential vitamins and antioxidants that support overall eye function.
Prioritizing a nutrient-rich diet offers undeniable benefits for your overall health. Making mindful choices today can lead to a healthier, brighter future.
5. Practice Good Eye Hygiene
Practicing good eye hygiene and healthy habits is an essential way to protect your vision and avoid irritation or infection. One of the simplest ways to prevent the spread of bacteria is to wash your hands before touching your eyes or handling contact lenses.
If you wear makeup, make it a habit to remove all eye makeup thoroughly before bed to avoid irritation or infections like styes.
Keeping your living space clean is also essential for reducing eye irritation. Dust and allergens can irritate your eyes, so it's important to regularly clean your home. You might also want to consider using an air purifier or humidifier to improve air quality. Maintaining balanced humidity levels, especially during dry months, can significantly help prevent dry eye symptoms.
The last easy daily habit to maintain healthy eyes is to stay hydrated! Drinking enough water helps maintain healthy tear production and prevent dry eyes. Aim to drink about 15.5 cups of fluids a day for men and 11.5 cups for women, to aid in multiple health benefits.
Protect Your Vision, Elevate Your Look
Healthy Vision Month is the perfect reminder to prioritize your eye health, whether that means booking your annual exam, eating more eye-friendly foods, or simply giving your eyes a break from the screen.
Taking care of your eyes doesn’t have to be complicated, our small habits checklist can make a big difference.
If you’re due for a new prescription, consider it the perfect excuse to upgrade your look. Our customizable frames let you tailor your look to your prescription needs. And our Magnetic Top Frames make it easy to switch up your style in seconds to match your mood, outfit, or even the season. Just know that taking care of your vision never looked so good!
Sources:
What to Expect in a Checkup Eye Exam: Adults | WebMD
Glaucoma - Symptoms and Causes | Mayo Clinic
Pupillary Distance: What It Means & How to Measure | Cleveland Clinic
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? Expert Tips for All Ages | Refocus App