Kickstart a healthier year by prioritizing your vision with our top eye care resolutions for 2026. This guide offers six simple, actionable steps to reduce strain and protect your long-term sight.
Schedule your yearly comprehensive eye exam.
Not sure where to start with your eye health? Schedule your yearly comprehensive eye exam, even if your sight seems perfectly clear! This essential checkup does more than update your prescription—it also serves as a vital health screen that can detect early signs of eye diseases and systemic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure before any irreversible damage happens.
Practice the 20-20-20 rule.
Combat the symptoms of eye strain by resolving to implement the 20-20-20 rule throughout your day. To give your eyes much-needed relief, take a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at something at least 20 feet away.
Eat more eye-healthy food.
While eating better is a popular New Year’s resolution, you can specifically protect your vision by incorporating nutrient-rich foods that lower the risk of age-related eye conditions. Check out our blog about how your diet can negatively affect your eye health to help you fill your diet with eye-healthy foods and fuel your sight for the year ahead.
Practice better lens hygiene.
Not having good contact lens hygiene can have severe consequences. By not disinfecting your lenses, by not cleaning your hands before touching them or by keeping them in too long, you are developing risky habits that could lead to serious infections.
In 2026, protect your vision by strictly following the safety recommendations provided by your eye doctor and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Create a consistent sleep schedule.
Prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule of at least 8 hours a night allows your eyes to rehydrate and repair, significantly reducing the risk of dry eye symptoms and puffiness. Additionally, establishing a pre-sleep routine that limits screen exposure can enhance your focus and reduce eye fatigue as part of your eye care resolutions for 2026.
Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.
Make it a habit to wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection year-round to shield your eyes from damage that can lead to cataracts and macular degeneration. This simple resolution ensures long-term vision health by protecting your eyes on both sunny and cloudy days.
Summary
This new year, keep your vision health top-notch with these six essential eye care resolutions for 2026. Ranging from routine exams to better digital habits. By adopting these simple lifestyle changes now, you can protect your long-term sight.
Looking for somewhere fresh for your eye care this year? Visit Mississippi Eye Care to find your local clinic, and continue reading our blogs for more eye health and vision care tips.
