Are you planning for the new school year? Is going to the eye doctor on your list of things to do as the school year starts?
It is important to start off the school on a high note. You can do this by going to your primary care doctor and eye doctor.
We know that there is a lot to get done at the beginning of a new school year! Making sure your child has all their supplies, new clothes, and haircuts is a lot to manage.
One thing we tend to forget when preparing for a new year is booking doctor’s appointments and self-care. There’s a connection between being able to see and our children’s success in school.
Here are eight ways to prepare your eyes as a new school year starts!
Using a planner or digital calendar helps you organize your life. Being organized before school starts helps you create a schedule. This makes it easier to stay on top of assignments/exams and know when to book doctors’ appointments.
One of the most important things for your health is getting enough sleep. Getting enough sleep helps you remain alert and focused throughout the day.
This affects your eyes as well! Not getting enough sleep means your eyes are too tired to function as they should.
Having some sort of balance in your life is important. You should have a good balance between school, social life, and extra-curricular activities.
Drinking enough water is important for our skin, cardiovascular health, and more. Also, drinking water helps keep your eyes moist and prevents them from drying out.
We know that eating healthy is important, but we don’t always listen to that advice. Eating balanced meals is beneficial. In a perfect world, you would have protein, healthy fats, vegetables, and carbs at every meal.
For kids, eating healthy is especially important. Kids need to get the right nutrients to make sure they grow and develop.
Beta-carotene is important to help your body process vitamin-A, which is good for your eyes. It can be easily found in foods like carrots, papaya, and mango.
Also, green leafy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and kale have a lot of vitamins. Finally, omega-3 fatty acids are important for eye health. They are in fish, nuts, and grains.
It is best to look at screens for the least amount of time possible. Looking at screens lowers the number of times we blink, causing dry eyes.
Taking breaks and keeping your eyes at a safe distance from screens is necessary. If your eyes feel tired, this is a sign that it’s time for a break from the screens!
You should always have your glasses, even if you use contacts. Your eyes can get tired or irritated at any time.
Taking breaks from using your contacts or eye drops helps keep your eyes healthy. Wearing contacts too much reduces the amount of oxygen your eyes receive.
At night, you should reduce your blue light exposure. Blue light comes off devices like your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Stop using these devices at least an hour before bed. You should also use the Night Shift feature on your iPhone or Mac and F.lux on your PC or Mac. They help block blue light from being emitted.
Can’t remember when your last eye exam was? Getting into a routine will help you have good eye health during the year. Schedule an appointment at Advanced Eye Care, SC in New Lenox, IL today!
