Start eating healthy now and enjoy a hassle-free vision in the future.

This week follow a healthy diet   to keep your vision sharp and invest in long-term healthy Eye Sight.
Dark Leafy Greens (Hari Sabziyan)
The green leafy vegetables like Spinach (Palak), Swiss chard (Ras Palak), Collard greens (Saag), Broccoli, and Brussels sprouts (Bandh Gobhi) are rich in Carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin. Both are important nutrients for Eye Health, as both are found in high concentrations in the macula, the small central part of the retina responsible for detailed central vision. Lutein is also found in the macular pigment known for helping to protect the central vision and aid in blue light absorption and zeaxanthin is found in the retina. Both are capable of helping lower risk of cataracts and advanced macular degeneration.
By age 75, half of us will either have a visually significant cataract or have already had one extracted. It’s the number-one cause of poor vision among people aged 65 to 74.
So start eating healthy now and enjoy a hassle-free vision in the future. Healthy Diet Healthy Sight 

Always keep a regular check on eye number

At all ages, it is advised to keep a regular check on your eye ‬ number. The constan change in eye number (power of glasses) can be a serious outcome of an underlying ocular or systemic disease. Frequent change in eye power after 40 years may indicate development of cataract and needs to address. Corneal Disease ‬ like Keratoconus, Corneal Scarring can lead to frequent change of glass power as well.

Corneal Injuries

The Cornea is the most delicate part of the eye which helps in focusing image on the retina Any injury to it calls for immediate medical attention. Read more about Corneal injury in the accompanied article of mine that appeared in today's The Hindu.

An Intruder in your Eyes can harm your vision adversely

Your eyes are sensitive and any flying foreign object has the potential to harm it. A foreign object can be dust particles or grit or very small substances that can come in contact with your eyes like cosmetics, metal particles, etc. Even though eyelashes play a very crucial role here to get these particles out but when these sticks to your eyelashes,  they  can further affect the cornea or the conjunctiva. Most often, it results in corneal abrasion (a scratch on the cornea). Also, it can make your eye itchy or bloodshot. So, the best way to prevent this is to wear appropriate glasses while riding a bike, at construction sites or while playing outdoors. And, if it’s already there, then rubbing your eyes is a strict NO! Wash your eyes thoroughly with cold water, but if it doesn’t come out or embedded itself in the lower surface of the eye, then go see a doctor immediately.

What is Retinal Detachment?

Retinal Detachment is an eye disorder in which the retina is being peeled away from its underlying tissue. In the beginning, it may be a partial detachment, but if not treated immediately, then the entire retina might get detach which will ultimately cause blindness. This condition arises due to exceptionally thin or damaged retina where the fluid gets in and pushes the retina away from its supportive tissue. Generally, surgery is required to treat retinal detachment, but in minor cases, a simple procedure can be done at your doctor’s clinic (if detected early).

Eyes are windows to your Health

Your eyes may be a window to your soul, but they also open the door for your doctor to see other health problems. Yes, routine checkups or eye exams are really essential not only for your eye health, but for your overall health as these tests can detect the early signs of so many serious diseases. Many often you have seen that your eye doctor has recommended you to go to a specialist for further investigation and treatment. Early diagnosis can always help to prevent the further spread of any infection or disease and also makes it treatable. Some of the diseases which it can detect are Cancer, tumors, high blood pressure, etc. To keep yourself updated about the same, keep following us on below mentioned link:-

Eye allergies:How to prevent and treat

Suffering from red itchy,watery eyes,these may well be common eye allergies.Even if these are eye allergies,don't take them lightly as these may turn into conjunctivitis or some serious eye complication.The cause of eye allergies can be pollen , dust in the air.In some cases pet dandruff has also been found to be a cause.Sometimes reactions to eye drops or eye make up also causes these eye allergies.Easiest way to prevent this is to understand your body type and limit your exposure to something which affects you.If you are driving in dusty,pollution filled zone,drive with windows closed.If you wear contact lenses,remove them as these attract allergens.For relief, wash your eyes repeatedly with cold water.If it persists,see an eye doctor.
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