As we step into the new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our habits and set intentions for a healthier lifestyle. While many of us focus on resolutions related to fitness and nutrition, one aspect often overlooked is our visual health. Our eyes are a crucial part of our daily lives, influencing how we learn, work, and experience the world. This year, let's make a conscious effort to develop healthy vision habits for ourselves and our children.
Fox Vision Development Center: Nurturing Vision for a Bright Future
At Fox Vision Development Center, we specialize in vision therapy for children facing challenges related to vision and learning. We understand the importance of proactive care and the role it plays in a child's overall development. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we've put together a checklist and instructions for good visual hygiene that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine.
The 90-Day Challenge: Developing Healthy Vision Habits
Did you know that good habits take around 60 days to develop, but a solid 90 days to truly solidify into a natural routine? With proper guidance, you can train up your eye skills and promote better visual health. Let's embark on this 90-day challenge together!
Optimal Working Conditions for Healthy Vision Habits
Detailed below is a list of optimal working conditions for completing home activities and incorporating them into your everyday life. These recommendations aim to guide you in positioning near-work effectively and reducing visual stress.
- Maintain Harmon Distance:
- Perform all near-point activities at Harmon Distance or slightly farther. Measure this distance from the center of your middle knuckle to the center of your elbow, measured on the outside of your arm.
- Mindful Reading Practices:
- Read for no longer than 10 minutes without looking up towards a distant object. Allow it to come into focus and take deep breaths.
- Surroundings Awareness:
- Be aware of your surroundings and periphery (the space around you) while reading.
- Take Regular Breaks:
- When engaged in near work, such as reading a book or using a computer, take a break every 20-30 minutes. Get up, move around, and wait at least 5 minutes before returning to your activity.
- Maintain Upright Posture:
- Sit upright when reading, using electronic devices (tablet, laptop, etc.), or watching television.
- Well-Lit Workspace:
- Work in a well-lit space, ensuring that the level of brightness is comfortable.
- Use a Slant Board:
- Utilize a slant board or a large binder to tilt a book or writing to an optimal 20 degrees.
- Maintain Distance from Screens:
- Sit at least 6 to 8 feet away from the television and at least 20-30 inches away from computers.
- Mindful Walking:
- Walk with your head up, eyes open, and look softly with relaxed vision.
- Outdoor Observation Time:
- Spend time outdoors whenever possible and take moments to observe and focus at different distances.
Take the First Step: Contact Fox Vision Development Center
If you suspect that your child may be struggling with vision-related learning problems, now is the time to take action. Contact Fox Vision Development Center for a functional vision evaluation, and let us help you on the path to improved visual health.
As we welcome the new year, let's prioritize the well-being of our eyes and build habits that support a lifetime of healthy vision. Here's to a brighter, clearer future!