Healthy Vision Resolutions for the New Year
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to prioritize your eye health. Simple changes can protect your vision and improve your overall well-being.
Resolutions for Healthier Eyes
Schedule an Eye Exam:
Annual eye exams help detect vision issues like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration in their early stages when treatment is most effective. They can also uncover underlying health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. ’
Protect Against UV Rays:
Sunglasses with 100% UV protection safeguard your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays, reducing the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and other UV-related eye conditions.
Take Screen Breaks:
Prolonged screen time can lead to digital eye strain, causing dryness, headaches, and blurred vision. The 20-20-20 rule—looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes—gives your eyes much-needed rest and reduces strain.
Eat for Eye Health:
Foods rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins A, C, and E—like leafy greens, fish, and colorful vegetables—help maintain healthy retinas and may lower the risk of age-related eye diseases.
Quit Smoking:
Smoking increases the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and damage to the optic nerve. Quitting not only benefits your eyes but also improves your overall health.
Looking Ahead in 2026
Advances in research are shaping the future of vision care, offering hope for better treatments and prevention strategies.
Ora helped conduct a variety of research studies in 2025. Below is a glimpse of the types of conditions we help investigate:
- Dry Eye Disease
- Ocular Allergy
- Ocular Redness
- Stargardt’s disease
- Neurotrophic Keratitis
- Eye Imaging Devices
By joining clinical trials, you can contribute to groundbreaking research, gain access to innovative treatments and learn more about your health. Many research studies include diagnostic exams you would receive at your ’optometrist’ or ophthalmologist’s office. If you are interested in being part of a clinical research study, check out our website at Oraconnects.com to learn more about research opportunities near you.
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