It is your Eye – take care. Your eyes are a window to detection of many systemic conditions
Eyes are a window to uncovering of various universal environment. The eye is the sole area in the body where blood vessels and nerves can be sighted openly.
Some eye aliments that can be listed are:
Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Signs of a Stroke, Brain Tumors, Multiple Sclerosis, Thyroid Dysfunction, Arthritis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Leukemia, Malignant Melanoma, Nutritional Deficiencies
- Diabetic patients and eye
It is mandatory for the Diabetic patients to have an annual eye health check-up. Premature detection of retinal aliments can aid in preventing acute vision loss.
- A healthy diet for healthy eyes
Studies have proved that consumption of anti-oxidants help to slow down development of eye aliments like macular degeneration.
Healthy diet rich in Vitamins A, C, E and lute is available in vegetables like spinach, kale, carrots, strawberries and tomatoes. Cold water fish – salmon contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids so it is also a healthy choice for eyes.
Important Facts to Remember regarding lens
• Remove lenses if you are discomfort, have redness or decreased vision.
• Lenses may get tainted if worn in swimming pools, hot tubs or saunas.
• At all times use only new solution. By no means recycle solution to store lenses.
• Remove lenses at recommended intervals.
• Take out lenses prior to using medicated eye drops.
Normal Adaptation of lens Symptoms
- Increased glare sensitivity outdoors. This can be relieved with quality sunglasses. If it is severe, contact your doctor.
- Some initial mild discomfort.
- Some dryness in air conditioning or smoky environments.
- Slight awareness of the lenses.
Patients responsibilities:
• Providing information about health, including past illnesses, hospital stays, and use of medicine.
• Follow the instruction and treatment rules provided by eye care team.
• Maintain a healthy life-style.
Facts – do you know ?
Corneal disease is a major cause of blindness in India accounting to 7.1% of blindness.
