2023-09-16 03:24:00
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With work behavior, you have to stare at the computer screen. Mobile phone all the time It may cause many people’s eye health to deteriorate prematurely. Nowadays, it is not only the elderly who are facing the problem of macular degeneration. or diseases related to eye health But working people Or even young children all have eye health problems. How to protect Take care of your eye health Adjust screen brightness, keep distance, don’t smoke, exercise, eat, drink water, wear sunglasses. Change behavior accordingly.
‘Using heavy eyes and not taking care of your eye health well’ may cause eye health to deteriorate quickly before working age This can occur from many factors, such as increasing age causing various degenerations. of the body and eyes Lifestyle that causes that disease, accident, genetics, or anything else.
However, the increased use Aging results in changes to the way the eyes see. that may not be clearly seen This can occur from many factors, such as increasing age causing various degenerations. of the body and eyes Lifestyles that cause disease, accidents, heredity, or others. Always observe for unusual symptoms. or prevent various risk factors It is another way to help effectively protect eye health.
by surveillance Always observe for unusual symptoms. or prevent various risk factors It is another way to help effectively protect eye health.
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Don’t forget! Pay attention to eye health Staring at the screen nonstop Eyesight values change every year.
Elderly people, take care of your eyesight, be aware of cataracts, take care of your eyesight before it’s too late.
Warning signs of abnormalities in the eyes
If you don’t want to lose your eyesight, you must keep an eye out for various symptoms. abnormal to the eyes Because it may be a warning sign of various diseases as follows:
1.Dry eyes
Can occur to all genders and ages. It can be caused by lifestyle habits such as staring at a computer. smartphone for a long time use of certain medicines or hormonal imbalance in the body, etc. In elderly women, dry eyes can occur from a lack of sex hormones. from menopause This results in less tear production.
This may result in these symptoms: eye discomfort, burning eyes, itchy eyes, eye irritation, abnormally excessive tearing, etc. Basic corrections can be made. By preventing dry eyes from the environment By wearing goggles or artificial tear drops If your eyes feel dry But if symptoms do not improve, you should immediately see an ophthalmologist.
2. Cataracts
It is caused by clouding of the corneal lens. It is often found in the elderly. It is most often found in people aged 50 years and above. If left untreated, it will have a negative impact on vision over time. Most people with cataracts often have blurry vision, such as being obscured by fog or fog, unable to see clearly, seeing different colors than before, etc.
If you have these symptoms, you should immediately consult an ophthalmologist. Because nowadays there is progress in evolution. To treat cataracts with cataract surgery using the ‘Phacoemulsification’ technique that helps restore clear vision, small incisions, no stitches required, safe.
macular degeneration What are the negative effects?
Macular Degeneration is a disease caused by the deterioration of the retina in the eye. Until unable to receive images as good as before This macular degeneration causes vision to progressively deteriorate. Looking at the distorted picture Can see less color Vision in the middle of the image disappears. At some point most of your vision will eventually be lost.
Macular degeneration usually occurs in people over 50 years of age because the most common cause of the disease is age-related degeneration of the organ. Sometimes, macular degeneration that often occurs in the elderly is called Age – Related Macular Degeneration, also known as AMD.
Patients with this disease often realize it slowly. This is because in most patients the symptoms of the disease develop gradually. Sometimes it happens in only one eye. When patients use both eyes to see, they do not know that their vision is distorted.
It was found that smokers are 4 times more likely to have macular degeneration compared to non-smokers. High blood pressure Macular degeneration is divided into 2 types as follows:
The first type is dry (Dry AMD).
It is the most common type. It is caused by the degeneration and thinning of the center of the retina (Macular). The initial symptom is blurred vision. making people’s faces unclear or need to use more light to carry out activities Or some people may have symptoms starting with just a little blurred vision. But as time passes, your ability to see will gradually and slowly decrease.
The second type is wet (Wet AMD).
Found in approximately 10 – 15% of all macular degeneration diseases. But they lose their vision quickly. and is a major cause of blindness Central retinal degeneration disease It is caused by abnormal blood vessels growing under the retina. causing the blood and fluid inside to leak out As a result, the center of view becomes swollen. The patient will begin to see distorted images in the center. and when retinal nerve cells die The patient will eventually lose vision. initial symptoms You’ll start to see straight lines turn into distorted curves. See the picture with colors that are paler than normal. And you may see a dark spot in the center of the image.
8 ways to care for eye health Don’t let it deteriorate prematurely.
Adjust the brightness of your computer, tablet, or smartphone screen. Not too dark or too light Various screen lighting should be adjusted in relation to the surrounding environment. Because the eyes have to work hard because they have to focus all the time, causing eye pain, eye irritation, headaches, and may affect the health of the eyes in the long run. Should be kept at an appropriate distance from various digital screens. Screens of various electronic devices It emits blue light that is harmful to the eyes. Blue light is a high-energy light similar to UV light that is harmful to the eyes. The method of prevention is to leave an appropriate distance between the eyes and various screens according to the size of the screen and the instructions for use. Eyes should not be too close to the screen. Wear standard sunglasses while out in the sun. Sunglasses on the market There are lenses that actually block UV light and lenses that just have a dark coating but cannot block UV light. The doctor recommends that everyone choose a model that can block UV light according to the standard. Because if we just wear dark-coated sunglasses, This will cause the eyes to be more affected by UV light than when not wearing sunglasses. This will have a negative effect on the health of the eyes in the future.
People who wear contact lenses should not wear them for more than 8-12 hours per day.
For those who wear contact lenses Should not be worn for more than 8-12 hours per day. and should not be worn to sleep Because it can cause scratches, wounds, dry eyes, and even inflammation of the eyes.
Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
People who work in front of a computer screen or use their mobile phone for a long time You should rest your eyes every 20 minutes by looking beyond 20 feet for 20 seconds to relax your eye muscles. It causes no eye strain or headaches when staring at a screen for a long time.
Get enough rest. and eat nutritious food
You should get enough rest to meet your body’s needs. To allow the body to repair worn-out parts along with eating nutritious food Such as green leafy vegetables, carrots, and eggs to nourish the eyes.
Eye drops that do not contain preservatives should be used.
Eye drops can relieve dry eyes. Caused by insufficient tears to nourish the eyes. When we drop the eye drops, it will make the eyes moisturize again. Does not irritate the eyes, which doctors recommend using eye drops regularly. and should be used as a bulb Because it does not contain preservatives.
Annual eye health check
The doctor recommends that everyone should have an annual eye health check. Because eye health is important in daily life. The older we get, the more our eyes deteriorate with age. The eye health examination will let us know. What are our eyes like? Is something wrong? And how should it be fixed before it’s too late?
change behavior Take care of your eye health
1. Eat fruits and vegetables regularly.
Eating food hygienically And complete with 5 food groups, in addition to providing complete nutrients to help nourish the body. You also get minerals and vitamins. Helps promote eye and vision health such as zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C that help promote eye and vision health.
2. Eat fish rich in Omega 3 (Omega 3).
Studies have shown that Omega 3 can relieve dry eye symptoms because Omega 3 makes the sebaceous glands in the eyelids, called Meibomian Gland, work better. Its function is to produce fat to coat the tear layer. This is to prevent tears from evaporating too quickly. Helps relieve symptoms of dry eyes.
3. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
Drinking the right amount of water It will help keep the body and eyes from dehydration and help the body produce enough tears. This is important in preventing dry eyes.
4. Always wear sunglasses when outdoors.
Sunlight is harmful to eyesight. When exposing your eyes to direct sunlight on a regular basis This results in a risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. You should wear sunglasses every time when outdoors. And you should choose to wear sunglasses that have properties that block at least 95% of UVA rays and at least 99% of UVB rays according to the standards of the United States Food and Drug Administration. To prevent harmful effects of sunlight on eye health.
5. Proper use of artificial tears
To help lubricate the eyes and keep the eye surface moist. from dry eyes Helps relieve eye pain, irritation, corneal abrasions, or reduce inflammation of corneal wounds from dry eyes.
6. Exercise regularly.
Exercise has a positive effect on physical and mental health, including reducing the risk of diabetes. High fat and blood sugar which is a factor causing various diseases Including diseases related to the eyes It is also one of the factors that cause vision loss. Therefore, exercise appropriately and regularly. It will help reduce the risk of various diseases. that may occur to the eyes
refer: Ratnin Eye Hospital ,Bumrungrad Hospital
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