Many of us have some vision related condition or the other that requires prescription glasses or contact lenses for eyesight correction purposes. Even for those with normal vision and healthy eyes as a younger person, with age there can be many changes in the eyes and body that can cause sight issues.
Most common vision changes to watch out for
1. Presbyopia, where the lenses in the eye become less flexible, thus making it harder to focus on nearby objects
2. AMD, which is age-related macular degeneration where damage to the retina causes loss of vision in the center of the eye
3. Tearing, where the eye develops sensitivity to light or temperature or wind
4. Dry eyes, where the eyes might develop itching or burning because of less/low tear production
5. Glaucoma, which can lead to vision loss and blindness and is caused by increase in pressure in the eye.
Read about what is glaucoma and if you are at risk.
6. Cataract, where light doesn’t come through the eye because of cloudy formations on the eye lens
While this might seem like a long and scary list, you can take some simple measures to detect these conditions early on and successfully treat them. In many cases, there are preventative steps as well as ways you can manage your eye health, especially if you’re above the age of 50:
How to manage eye health with age
1. Eat healthy, vitamin rich food that will boost your eye health and vision longevity
2. Ensure you exercise regularly to help reduce the risk of diabetes, heart conditions or high blood pressure, all of which can impact your vision
3. Quit smoking and cut down on alcohol to preserve your muscle and tissue health for stronger eyes
4. Cut down on eye strain by reducing screen time and getting blue light filters and coatings for your device screens as well as your eyeglasses.
Learn more about blue light protection lenses in Jamaica at Courts Optical eye care store.
5. Practice eye exercises to strengthen the eyes and keep the focussing power sharp and limber
6. Wear good quality sunglasses when going out in the sun or if it’s particularly windy or dusty outside
7. Maintain good hand and eye hygiene
8. Get regular eye check-ups to monitor the condition of your eyes and proactively treat any budding issues
9. If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses for vision correction, make sure the prescription is always up to date
10. Get 7-8 hours of good night’s sleep every night
Getting regular eye check-ups and tests are particularly important as you grow older. Your ophthalmologist will prescribe eye pressure tests as well as other measures to monitor and track your vision. That way, at the first sign of a problem, you can be treated with the best available resources for early care and curative measures.
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