The holiday season is full of excitement, but long days filled with shopping, traveling, and extra screen time can leave your eyes feeling tired or dry. Bright lights, digital devices, and constant activity can make it harder to see clearly and stay comfortable. Scheduling time with our eye doctors in Omaha and Lincoln can help identify what’s affecting your eyes so you can enjoy the holidays with clear, comfortable vision.
Here are some tips to help your eyes feel their best throughout the festive season.
Keep your eyes hydrated
Dry indoor air from heaters and cold winter winds can increase your tear evaporation rate, leaving your eyes feeling drier than normal. Drinking plenty of water and using a humidifier at home can help your eyes stay comfortable.
If dryness persists, even with regular eye drop use, it’s best to schedule a comprehensive eye exam with a professional. Our optometrists can determine whether dry eye treatment or updated contact lenses are needed to address the underlying cause.
Take frequent breaks from screen time
Between online shopping, streaming movies, and messaging loved ones, you may spend a significant amount of time staring at screens this holiday season. To avoid digital eye strain, follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
It’s also important to ensure you have an up-to-date prescription for glasses or contact lenses. An outdated prescription can cause or worsen eye strain and fatigue and affect your visual clarity.
Follow proper contact lens care
Even during the busy holidays, keeping a consistent contact lens routine protects your eyes from irritation and infection. Simple steps include:
- Wash your hands thoroughly before touching lenses
- Replace your contact lens case regularly
- Only sleep in lenses approved for overnight use
- Follow your recommended replacement schedule
- Schedule a contact lens exam if it’s been a while since your last visit
Protect your eyes from winter glare
Bright holiday lights and reflective snow can strain your eyes and make it harder to see comfortably. Overexposure to UV rays reflected off snow can also cause snow blindness, a painful condition that can temporarily impair vision. Wearing sunglasses with polarized lenses protects your eyes from UV rays and reduces glare.
See clearly and comfortably this holiday season
Keep your eyes healthy while enjoying holiday activities. From comprehensive eye exams to updated glasses, contact lens exams, or dry eye treatment, our eye doctors provide personalized care for lasting comfort and clear vision.
Call or schedule online today to maintain healthy, comfortable eyes all season long.
