{"id":3609,"date":"2025-02-28T08:43:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simoneye.com\/?p=3609"},"modified":"2025-05-09T17:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T22:17:39","slug":"march-is-save-your-vision-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simoneye.com\/education\/march-is-save-your-vision-month\/","title":{"rendered":"March is Save Your Vision Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

March is Save Your Vision Month! Your vision is a critical part of your overall health and wellbeing. Neglecting your eyesight can lead to a lower quality of life. Many eye health issues have no symptoms, so it is important to see your eye doctor regularly. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, there are some basic things you can do to help save your vision. Commit to starting them this month!<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Schedule a Vision Exam<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The most important thing you can do for your vision is to regularly see your optometrist. Eye exams are the best way to <\/span>stay ahead of vision issues<\/span>. <\/span>Ask your optometrist questions<\/span> and compile a vision care plan that\u2019s right for you.<\/span> If you can\u2019t remember the last time, you saw your eye doctor, <\/span>make an appointment today.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Add Produce to Your Shopping Cart<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Healthy eyes start with your diet. If it\u2019s mostly packaged foods and lacks color, do yourself a favor during Save Your Vision Month and include some produce when you\u2019re buying groceries. <\/span>Produce <\/span>like carrots, kale, and oranges<\/span> can protect your eyesight and help improve your overall health. Eating healthy and drinking water is a great way to take better care of yourself. Make a healthier diet your priority during Save Your Vision Month.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Get Better Sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sleep factors heavily into your overall health, and more specifically the health of your eyes. While 8 hours per night is the widely accepted standard recommendation, each person is different. Make sure that you\u2019re getting enough sleep each night. It helps your body heal and gives your eyes the rest they need to perform at their best.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Limit Screen Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Each day most people spend 6-8 hours at work looking at screens. After the workday, they may watch another 3-4 hours of TV. Then there are multiple times you spend staring at your phone each day. That\u2019s a lot of screen time for your eyes to handle!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During Save Your Vision Month, consider cutting down on screen time. Instead of watching TV in the evenings, read a book. Take note of how often you\u2019re checking your phone and leave it out of reach to reduce the temptation to mindlessly scroll.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your eyes are dry and tired you may be experiencing digital eye strain from too much screen time. To reduce the symptoms of digital eye strain, use the following tips:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n