Daily habits that protect your vision.

The single biggest predictor of long-term vision is not surgery — it is the small choices you make every day. Screen breaks, hydration, UV protection, sleep quality, blood-sugar control and posture during reading each contribute to how your eyes age. This category collects the everyday-eye-care advice we most frequently give patients at Shantanu Netralaya — from monsoon-season conjunctivitis prevention in Varanasi to the 20-20-20 rule for children studying online. Each tip is grounded in current ophthalmology guidelines and adapted for the eastern-UP climate and lifestyle.