Issues related to eyes can be the hardest to detect. People usually
assume their eyes are in perfect health, even if there is an underlying issue
present. This is because issues with the eyes are generally not perceivable and
may happen quickly and without warning signs.
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There are various risks when it comes to eye health. For example, as a
person grows older, their chances of developing certain eye diseases increase
as well. They also increase if a person is obese or overweight, has a family
history of eye disease, or has underlying health conditions present, such as
predisposition to high blood pressure or diabetes.
Those with diabetes become at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy —
an eye condition that may cause mild vision problems and potentially lead to
blindness.
Therefore, it becomes essential to be aware of one’s family medical
history; by asking family members whether they have or had any eye conditions,
you can determine if certain conditions are genetic; such as glaucoma or
perhaps macular degeneration.
Taking care of your
health
We may not always be aware of underlying conditions, so it becomes
pivotal to protect our overall health. By making healthy choices for our
bodies, we, in turn, make sure we are giving our eyes the best chances at
keeping them healthy.
It is worth noting that certain lifestyle choices, such as having a
healthy diet and being physically active, are observed to decrease the risk of
developing diseases and conditions that contribute towards developing
eye-related issues.
It is advisable to follow these guidelines to ensure your eyes are
healthy:
First, undertake a dilated eye exam to look for or check for any
eye-related diseases or issues preemptively, which allows for earlier
intervention and treatment. Then ensure that you follow a healthy diet — full
of green vegetables such as kale, collard greens, and other dark and leafy
foods.
Foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids are also found to have beneficial
effects on the eyes — these include fish such as tuna, halibut, or salmon.
Being physically active and having an active lifestyle contribute to your
overall health. It helps decrease your risk of developing any conditions or
diseases that can exacerbate or contribute to eye problems.
Quitting smoking will significantly contribute to improving your overall
health and, as such, will be good for your eyes. On sunny days, it is advisable
to wear sunglasses — this also applies to cloudy days — given that sunglasses
help shield roughly 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation which are
harmful to the eyes.
Most importantly, remember to give your eyes a break. We tend to spend
much time in front of screens, and it becomes necessary to provide our eyes a
break (roughly every 20 minutes) to look at something in the distance for a
short duration to reduce the strain on the eyes.
If you wear contact lenses, it is necessary to take steps to reduce the
possibility of eye infections. These steps include frequently washing your
hands before putting on lenses or taking them out, practicing good personal
hygiene, and disinfecting your lenses frequently. All these steps go a long way
to safeguarding the health of your eyes.
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