Healthy eyes in 2026.

Apply the 20-20-2 rule

Never before have we used screens as much as we do now. We scroll, like, and swipe a lot, and it goes on all day. You might think your eyes have gotten used to it, but in reality, they're having a tough time! While you can't avoid screen use these days, you can make sure your eyes are less strained by it in the new year.

For this, you can apply a simple rule: the 20-20-2 rule. This means: after 20 minutes of looking at a screen, look into the distance for 20 seconds, and spend at least 2 hours a day outdoors. This way, even though you use a screen daily, your eyes will be less strained. In addition to following this rule, you'll start the new year responsibly by purchasing multimedia glasses. With multimedia glasses, your eyes have to exert less effort, and irritated eyes become a thing of the past.

Have your eyes checked regularly

Whether you experience reduced vision or not, a regular eye measurement can be very useful in the new year. Our eyes slowly deteriorate, so you sometimes don't realize that your prescription has changed. People often go for years with the wrong prescription, which can cause complaints such as reduced vision and headaches. These complaints can be easily remedied when you use glasses or contact lenses with the correct prescription. So, schedule an eye measurement for the new year; it will keep you and your eyes sharp!

Throw away your old eye make-up

Just like food, make-up has an expiration date. This date indicates when the quality of the make-up declines and until when it can be used. However, many people forget to replace their eye make-up in time. Because this make-up becomes full of bacteria after a while, it can cause irritations and even infections in the eyes. A new year is therefore the perfect opportunity to replace your eye make-up.

Choose a vision solution that suits your lifestyle

Do you spend a lot of time in the car, exercising, or reading? Then in the new year, choose a vision solution that perfectly fits your daily activities. Often, people use one and the same pair of glasses. A great all-rounder, but for driving, sports, or reading, a different vision solution is often a good outcome.

Consider glasses with polarized lenses, which reduce bothersome glare while driving. Or how about daily lenses for sports, or reading glasses for reading your favorite book? This way, you'll perform or enjoy optimally in the new year, with the help of a suitable vision solution.

Hopefully, you also plan to maintain the health of your eyes in 2025. Do you have any questions about the health of your eyes? Our specialists will be happy to answer them for you.

-Checked by optometrist-