Eyes are considered to be a boon from God, with the help of which we can see the beautiful sights of this world. However, due to lifestyle and dietary irregularities, many types of eye-related diseases are increasing. The situation is such that even at a young age, people are forced to wear glasses due to poor eyesight. Even children under the age of five are seen to have eye-related problems.
Health experts say that with age, almost every part of the body is affected, eyes are also one of them. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that most of the people suffering from vision impairment and blindness are above 50 years of age. If attention is paid to eye care from an early age, and diet and lifestyle are kept right, then vision can be prevented from deteriorating.
World Sight Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of October (this time on October 10) to draw people's attention towards eye diseases and vision defects and alert them to prevent these problems. Let us know how to prevent eye problems that occur with aging.
The risk is increasing in India.
Statistics show that an estimated 4.95 million (49.5 lakh) people in India are suffering from blindness or low vision, including children. Due to disturbances in daily routine and diet, the risk is increasing with time. Health experts say that all people should take serious care of their eyes.
For this, consuming nutritious food, protecting the eyes from injury and some changes in the daily routine are necessary. Problems like diabetes and high blood pressure also affect the health of the eyes, they should also be kept under control.
Regular checkups are necessary
Health experts say that to keep the eyes healthy, all people should make it a habit to get regular checkups. With increasing age, regular eye checkups every six months are necessary. This can help in detecting problems like cataracts, glaucoma, and vision defects in time. If eye problems are diagnosed on time, then serious problems and blindness can be avoided through treatment.
Keep sugar and blood pressure under control.
Eye health can also be affected due to diabetes, high blood pressure, and lack of nutrients. Diabetic patients are at risk of diabetic retinopathy, which can damage the retina and other cells of the eyes. Since the risk of both diabetes and blood pressure increases with age, taking measures to control them can prevent eyesight from weakening.
Smoking can increase the risk.
Smoking is one of the habits that is considered to cause the most damage to the eyes. Smoking increases the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration in people over 50 years of age. Smoking also poses a risk of increasing blood pressure, so quitting this habit is very important to maintain good health.
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