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Good habits always go hand-in-hand with proper diet, regular exercise, and sufficient rest. However, there is another aspect of general well-being that is often forgotten about: eye health. With emails, webinars, e-books, and Netflix being all parts of your daily routine, your vision is under constant strain. Technology has brought us many benefits, but at the same time, it has changed our visual habits.
Fortunately, your vision doesn't depend only on genes, and you have many chances to keep your eyes healthy in the years to come.
Eyesight is often misconstrued as being able to read small letters from an eye chart. Though good vision is essential, there is much more that healthy eyes can do than just that. All images seen come from light falling on the eyes and going to the retina a light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina starts interpreting the signal before passing it to the brain via the optic nerve. The brain interprets the signal to form images seen.
All this takes place in fractions of seconds as millions of such processes take place throughout the day. The effectiveness of this relationship between the eyes and the brain is crucial in experiencing the surroundings.
Imagine how many times you go from device to device throughout your day. It could begin with checking your mobile phone, followed by hours of work on a laptop, followed by video conference calls, glances at a smartwatch, and finishing off your day by watching TV.
All the while your eyes are adapting to varying distances, changing amounts of light, and changing visuals. We now live in a time where, compared to previous generations, we spend far more time focusing on close objects and processing quickly changing visuals.
Our eyes are doing things that were not even fathomable in generations past. This is one of the reasons why maintaining eye health is more critical than ever before.
Your daily habits concerning your eyes may affect how comfortable your eyes feel. Luckily, some simple measures will aid in maintaining optimal eye health.
Take frequent breaks for your eyes
In case you spend a lot of time reading books or looking at your computer, try not to stare at one distance all the time. It can be easily done using the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, it is recommended to shift your eyes' focus to an object that is located about 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.
Consciously blink
While you are staring at your computer monitor, you might forget to blink as much as you should. Blinking makes the liquid on the surface of your eye spread evenly and keeps the eye moist. It is important to consciously try blinking more often while you are using your computer for a long time.
Go out more
Outdoor light and the possibility to shift focus on the distant objects make nice changes for the eyes. A simple walk outside during the day helps your eyes relax.
Establish a comfortable viewing environment
Position your screen at arm's length distance and at a slightly lowered position from the eyes. Where possible, minimize glare and ensure that screen brightness levels correspond to ambient light levels in the area. Minor ergonomic adjustments can go a long way in improving viewing comfort.
Eat to keep eyes healthy
A well-balanced meal consisting of various vegetables, leafy greens, fruits, nuts, and omega-3 fatty acids ensures that the eyes receive the right nutrients. Hydration is also very crucial since the surface of the eye depends on the healthy tear film for comfort.
Many eye problems progress slowly and often do not show any symptoms until the later stages. Eye exams allow the detection of visual changes, prescription updates for spectacles, and the identification of some eye diseases that have not yet impacted daily activities.
Regular health check-ups are very helpful for maintaining good health. Eye exams are equally important for preventing visual problems.
Vision specialists are now focusing beyond traditional eye tests to explore natural visual behavior. Scientists are investigating the way people visually behave when reading, driving, using computers and navigating everyday life situations. The research results reveal that there has been considerable change in our visual behavior due to digital technologies being a part of everyday life.
This knowledge is helping specialists to find more effective means of supporting modern vision health through the advancements in optometry.
This changing strategy can be seen in ZEISS ClearMind. Developed using insights from neuroscience and visual behaviour studies, ZEISS ClearMind is designed around how people naturally use their eyes during everyday activities. These insights are helping shape lens designs that better reflect the visual demands of modern life.
During wearer tests, 96%* said that their vision was crystal clear. Experiences might differ, but it shows how research into visual behaviour is influencing the future of eyewear.
Caring for your eyes does not entail making major changes in your lifestyle. It is all a matter of developing good habits that you can practice on a daily basis. It includes taking frequent breaks from using electronic gadgets, blinking frequently, going outside, eating a well-balanced diet, and visiting an ophthalmologist regularly.
As scientists are continually discovering new information regarding the impact of contemporary lifestyle on one's vision, innovations from companies such as ZEISS have been aiding in keeping pace with our changing vision needs.
Disclaimer: Opinion-based survey among wearers of ZEISS ClearMind lenses in Germany, Italy, India & China (N=298, Single Vision, Digital & Progressive lenses), 2025, Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH, DE (unpublished, data on file, Top2boxes).