How To Take Care of Your Eyes Properly?

Eyesight is one of man’s most precious possessions and to lose it totally, or even partially, is indeed a tragedy. However, in this pandemic situation where most of the classes are conducted online basis, it is important to know how to take care of eyes for computer users?

Structure and Functions of the Eyes

The visual function of the eye comprises of central vision, peripheral vision, and color vision

Central vision enables us to see minute objects in the direct line of vision e.g. reading, writing and doing fine work.
Peripheral vision or field of vision makes us aware of the objects around us, even if we are not looking directly at them.

Trachoma

This is a disease of the external coats of the eye called the conjunctiva and cornea caused by virus infection.

Glaucoma

This is disease in which the tension or pressure in the eye is raised, with consequent damage to delicate structures of the eye.

The field of vision is affected early, and hence it is important to have a routine check of tension/field of vision every two weeks.

Detachment of the Retina

If the retina is thin or degenerated especially in persons with myopia or short sight, it is prone to get detached.

To prevent the retina from getting detached, the weak spots are treated by Cryopexy (cold probe application) or laser photocoagulation which seals the weak areas.

Exercise

Eye exercises are indicated when there is muscle imbalance in the eyes. Your eye specialist may suggest exercises on an instrumental (synoptophore) and teach you home exercises also.

Palming, via covering the eyes with the hollow of your palms, is good for relaxation of the ocular muscles, and gives a sense of relief and comfort to the eyes

Important Tips to Take Care of Your Eyes

Wash the face and eyes, at least twice a day, with soap and clean water

Avoid scratching and rubbing of eyes, as your hands are never perfectly clean, and can easily transmit infections
Do not use ‘Kajal’ or ‘Surma’ as far as possible, as they are seldom prepared under hygienic conditions
Be extremely careful not to let children play with fireworks, except under strict supervision
Certain games such as ‘Gulli-Danda’ or ‘Bows and Arrows’ should be avoided altogether as a flying gulli or arrow can cause irreparable damage to the eye
If you suffer from headache, eye-strain or watering to the eyes on reading or seeing movies, it is an indication that you need to use spectacles

Refractive Error (Weakness of Eyes).

Corrected with suitable glasses for distance and near vision, as indicated.

Recently the operation of Radial Keratotomy has been advocated for correction of myopia or short sight.
However, this operation should be performed in selection cases only.

Cataract

Causes progressive deterioration of vision and is curable by surgical removal.

With modern micro-surgical techniques, cataract should be removed when it is sufficiently advanced, to reduce the vision to an extent when a patient cannot carry on his day to day activities.

Bottom Line

Eye is one of the most important organ in our body. Without it no one can see this beautiful world.

To avoid any kind of problems follow these tips.
Besides, whenever something major happens always consult with your doctor
Take care of your eyes properly

Diet

A mixed balanced diet, with accent on milk and green vegetables is best

Pure vegetarian diet is deficient is proteins and requires supplementation with milk, curd, paneer (cottage cheese), soya beans etc
In elderly persons the diet may be augmented with any good multivitamin preparation

Squint

Pseudo-squint: gives the impression of squint due to a particular type of configuration of the face and nose. There is no treatment and only requires re-assurance of the parents.

True squint should never be neglected as it causes deterioration of vision in the squinting eye and looks unsightly, thereby creating psychological problems in the child and even adults.