As the new year begins, many of us are setting resolutions to improve our lives—whether it’s eating healthier, exercising more, or managing stress. One resolution that often gets overlooked, but is just as essential, is prioritizing proper eye care. Your vision is one of your most vital senses, and taking steps to protect it now can pay off for years to come.
Why Vision Health Should Top Your Resolution List in the New Year
Your eyes play a crucial role in your daily life, from enjoying beautiful scenery to working and connecting with loved ones. Yet, eye health is often taken for granted—until something goes wrong. Here’s why it’s time to change that mindset:
- Early Detection of Issues – Regular eye exams can catch problems like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy before they lead to serious complications.
- Improved Overall Health – Did you know your eyes can reveal clues about your overall health? Eye exams can detect signs of conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
- Enhancing Quality of Life – Proper eye care helps ensure you maintain clear vision, reducing the risk of falls, accidents, or difficulty performing everyday tasks.
Regular Eye Exams: A Simple Resolution with Big Rewards
The beauty of making eye care a priority in the new year is that it’s easy to implement. Scheduling an annual comprehensive eye exam is a straightforward way to stay on top of your vision health. During these exams, we will check your eyes for:
- Visual acuity and refractive errors (e.g., nearsightedness or farsightedness).
- Eye pressure and optic nerve health to screen for glaucoma.
- Signs of eye diseases or systemic health conditions.
Plus, routine checkups allow us to update your prescription as needed, which ensures that you’re seeing as clearly as possible.
Simple Habits to Protect Your Vision All Year
In addition to regular eye exams, adopting a few simple habits can help protect your vision throughout the year:
- Wear UV-blocking Sunglasses – Protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays when outdoors.
- Take Screen Breaks – Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- Eat Eye-Healthy Foods – Incorporate foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, into your diet.
- Use Protective Eyewear – Shield your eyes during activities like sports or home improvement projects.
Visit Family Vision Development Center for Year-Round Vision Care
Make this the year you commit to protecting one of your most precious assets—your sight. At Family Vision Development Center, we are dedicated to helping our patients of all ages achieve healthy vision all year long. Along with our comprehensive vision exams that help us detect and correct vision problems as they arise, we also have an extensive selection of designer frames and lenses in our state-of-the-art optical center. We’ll help you select the perfect choice that not only improves your vision but compliments your lifestyle and needs.
Additionally, our vision therapy programs can help correct many common binocular vision disorders, can restore proper vision following a concussion or head injury, and can even help athletes sharpen their skills and improve their game on the court or field. Reach out to get the new year started right – call us at 630-862-2020 to schedule an appointment!
Family Vision Development Center is a full-service vision center offering innovative vision therapy services, sports vision therapy services, post-concussive vision rehabilitation, comprehensive vision exams for eyeglasses and contact lenses, management of ocular diseases including glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration and cataracts, and a state-of-the-art optical center offering the latest designs in eyewear. We are dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed and we will explain every exam and procedure and answer all of your questions. We accept both scheduled and emergency appointments, and offer convenient financing and insurance options to ensure that high-quality vision care is available and affordable to all of our patients.