09/23/2026
September is Healthy Aging Month
It’s the perfect time to focus on habits that keep you feeling your best—and that includes taking care of your eyes!
Getting older doesn’t have to mean losing your vision. While some minor vision changes are a normal part of the aging process, significant vision loss related to age-related eye diseases (like macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma) can often be prevented or managed with early detection.
Here are a few healthy eye habits to help keep your sight strong for years to come:
* Schedule a regular eye exam with a retinal health check: This is the most effective way to catch eye diseases early, often before you even notice any symptoms.
* Eat for your eyes: A diet rich in dark leafy greens (like spinach and kale) and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (like salmon) provides essential nutrients that support long-term eye health.
* Wear sunglasses: Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, which can accelerate the development of cataracts, by wearing sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB radiation.
* Rest your eyes: If you spend a lot of time looking at screens, practice the 20-20-20 rule to reduce digital eye strain: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
* Stay active and manage your health: Regular physical activity can help lower your risk of systemic health conditions that can affect your vision, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Your vision is precious, and our team is here to help you protect it! If it’s been a while since your last comprehensive eye exam, or if you've noticed any new changes in your vision, please reach out to our office to schedule an appointment.
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