The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that an estimated 180 million people worldwide are visually impaired, and of these, between 40 and 45 million persons are blind (WHO 2004).
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR VISION
(1) You should have a dilated eye exam to detect any problem in your eyes. In dilation test, pupils are dilated or widen with drops. Dilating the pupil allows more light to enter the eye the same way opening a door allows light into a dark room. Once dilated, each eye is examined using a special magnifying lens that provides a clear view of important tissues at the back of the eye, including the retina, the macula, and the optic nerve.
The importance of dilated eye exam is that many common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration often have no warning signs. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect these diseases in their early stages.
(2) Know your family’s eye health history. Eye problems may be hereditary. So it is important to talk to your family members about the history of their eye health. This will help to determine if you are at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.
(3) Good eating habit is important for your eyes and eat right to protect your sight. Eating a nutrition rich diet which includes fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens is great for keeping your eyes healthy.
(3) Good eating habit is important for your eyes and eat right to protect your sight. Eating a nutrition rich diet which includes fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens is great for keeping your eyes healthy.
Omega-3 fatty acid is also good for your eye's health. You can find omega-3 fatty acid in fishes like Salmon, tuna and halibut.
(4) Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity may increases your risk of diseases like diabetes which may lead to eye disease or glaucoma. To maintain a healthy weight you need to do regular exercise and eat good food. Avoid junk food or oily food and eat more fruits and vegetables.
High blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the retina (a light-sensitive part of the eye), where scarring can cause permanent vision loss.
(5) Wear protective eye wear. Wear protective eye wear when playing sports or doing activities around the home to avoid any injury. Protective eye wear includes safety glasses and goggles, safety shields, and eye guards specially designed to provide the correct protection for a certain activity.
(6) Avoid or Quit Smoking. As you know smoking is bad for your health, it is bad for your eyes also. Smoking is related with the age related macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness.
(7) Wear Sunglasses. Sunglasses protects you from sun's UV rays and wears as a fashion accessory. When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
(8) Give your eyes a rest often. Sometimes you forget to blink while watching TV or working on computer. It makes your eyes tired and may get fatigued. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. This can help reduce eyestrain.
(9) Maintain proper hygiene. Clean and sanitized your hands and your contact lenses properly. To avoid the risk of infection, always wash your hands thoroughly before putting in or taking out your contact lenses. Make sure to disinfect contact lenses as instructed and replace them as appropriate.
(10) Practice eye safety at workplace. Employers are required to provide a safe work environment. When protective eye wear is required as a part of your job, make a habit of wearing the appropriate type at all times and encourage your coworkers to do the same.
Light around your work area is also crucial for your eyes. Low light condition put stress on your eyes. This can happen at your workplace or at home. So maintain good light condition at work.
It is good to take care of your eyes. Your eyes faces many problems on a regular basis like, dust, stress, work related injuries etc. So it needs proper care all the time. Go to your doctor and get examined for any eye disease. It is the only way to find any problem in your eyes.
Eating good is also necessary for your eye health. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants etc are required for your eyes. If you focus on your food and adapt good eating habits. There are some exercises for your eyes which your doctor can teach you.
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(4) Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity may increases your risk of diseases like diabetes which may lead to eye disease or glaucoma. To maintain a healthy weight you need to do regular exercise and eat good food. Avoid junk food or oily food and eat more fruits and vegetables.
High blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the retina (a light-sensitive part of the eye), where scarring can cause permanent vision loss.
(5) Wear protective eye wear. Wear protective eye wear when playing sports or doing activities around the home to avoid any injury. Protective eye wear includes safety glasses and goggles, safety shields, and eye guards specially designed to provide the correct protection for a certain activity.
(6) Avoid or Quit Smoking. As you know smoking is bad for your health, it is bad for your eyes also. Smoking is related with the age related macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness.
(7) Wear Sunglasses. Sunglasses protects you from sun's UV rays and wears as a fashion accessory. When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
(8) Give your eyes a rest often. Sometimes you forget to blink while watching TV or working on computer. It makes your eyes tired and may get fatigued. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. This can help reduce eyestrain.
(9) Maintain proper hygiene. Clean and sanitized your hands and your contact lenses properly. To avoid the risk of infection, always wash your hands thoroughly before putting in or taking out your contact lenses. Make sure to disinfect contact lenses as instructed and replace them as appropriate.
(10) Practice eye safety at workplace. Employers are required to provide a safe work environment. When protective eye wear is required as a part of your job, make a habit of wearing the appropriate type at all times and encourage your coworkers to do the same.
Light around your work area is also crucial for your eyes. Low light condition put stress on your eyes. This can happen at your workplace or at home. So maintain good light condition at work.
It is good to take care of your eyes. Your eyes faces many problems on a regular basis like, dust, stress, work related injuries etc. So it needs proper care all the time. Go to your doctor and get examined for any eye disease. It is the only way to find any problem in your eyes.
Eating good is also necessary for your eye health. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants etc are required for your eyes. If you focus on your food and adapt good eating habits. There are some exercises for your eyes which your doctor can teach you.
READ MORE:
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/features/healthyvision/index.html
https://nei.nih.gov/health
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