5 New Year's Resolutions for Good Eye Health from Your Family Eye Doctors In Lancaster, St. Johnsbury and Montpelier

The New Year is the perfect time to dedicate yourself to taking optimal care of your optical needs with these 5 New Year's resolutions for good eye health from Shippee Family Eye Care, your family eye doctors in Lancaster, St. Johnsbury and Montpelier.

1. Wear Shades Every Day

From January 1 to December 31, your eyes need protection from harmful UV rays. Sun damage can lead to cataracts. pterygium (causes astigmatism) and macular degeneration – the leading cause of blindness. Always wear sunglasses with 100 percent UVA and UVB rays. You'll find the latest designer sunglasses at our Lancaster, St. Johnsbury and Montpelier eye doctor offices.

2. Care for Your Contact Lenses

Proper care of contact lenses prevents infection. Resolve to always wash your hands before touching lenses, use only approved contact lens solutions, follow disposal instructions, change the lens case at least every three months and remove lenses before swimming or sleeping (unless otherwise instructed).

3. Protect Eyes from Injury

Each year more than 40 percent of eye injuries occur from sports and recreation, cites the American Academy of Ophthalmology; 90 percent are preventable with proper protective eyewear. For jobs around the house including yard work and DIY projects, wear ANSI-approved protective eyewear. For athletic activity, wear sport-specific eyewear approved by the ASTM. If you need prescription protective eyewear, our doctors can prescribe the right fit.

4. Diet for Your Eyes

Eating a healthy diet for your eyes helps prevent diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome. Feast on cold-water fish, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Eat leafy greens, whole grains, and citrus fruits, which have vitamins important to eye health. Consider trying new meals with eggs, beef, beans, legumes and colorful fruits and veggies.

5. Schedule Your Lancaster Eye Exam, St. Johnsbury Eye Exam or Montpelier Eye Exam

A yearly eye exam helps catch disease and changes to your vision before you even notice symptoms. To best serve you in the New Year, Shippee Family Eye Care has three locations. Call us today! For a Lancaster eye exam: 603-788-3561. For your St. Johnsbury eye exam: 802-748-3536. For a Montpelier eye exam: 802-223-7723.