Like the rest of our body, the eyes also require special care, unfortunately, due to disturbances in lifestyle and diet, many types of negative effects are being seen on this organ. The situation is that eye-related problems are increasing even in very young people. Health experts say that all people should take special care regarding eye health, especially with increasing age, the risk of eye-related diseases can increase.
World Sight Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of October to make people aware of eye diseases and alert them about preventive measures.
Health experts say, after the age of 50, there is a need to take special care of the eyes, the risk of some types of diseases may be higher at this age. Let us know about these diseases and the measures to prevent them.
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Cataract is the most common problem
One of the most common problems associated with aging is cataracts, a clouding of the lens of the eye that develops gradually over many years. In this, the central line of the eyes also starts getting negatively affected, due to which vision starts decreasing. The problem of cataracts requires surgery, so it is important to pay attention to the symptoms in time.
Increased risk of glaucoma
Glaucoma is a problem that occurs with aging, although, in the last few years, the risk of this disease has been seen in younger people, even children. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve located at the back of the eye. The symptoms of this disease start so slowly that it is not even noticed in the beginning.
Glaucoma can cause reduced vision, severe pain in the eyes and head, nausea or vomiting, colored rings around light, and redness of the eyes.
Age-related macular degeneration condition
As the retina ages, the eye cells become more prone to damage that may reduce the blood supply to the eye and become less sensitive to light. With age, this problem is considered serious due to which there can be a risk of loss of eyesight. Due to this eye problem, it may become difficult to read, write, or drive.
How to take care of your eyes?
Doctors say that as the risk of eye diseases is increasing, it is important that you keep making efforts to keep this organ healthy from an early age. For this, it is important to keep both diet and lifestyle right. Include nutrient-rich foods along with vitamins A and E in your diet. Along with this, making regular yoga exercise a part of the daily routine is also necessary to keep the eyes healthy.
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