Some habits are important to avoid eye problems that can lead to blindness
The Brown April campaign takes place this month to raise awareness among the population of the importance of seeking medical care and carrying out routine tests for the early diagnosis of eye diseases that can cause blindness.
According to H.Olhos – Hospital de Olhos, ophthalmological reference point in the State of Sao Paulo, prevention can save your sight. This is because some of the diseases associated with severe vision loss, such as cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy, can be prevented or controlled if proper care is taken early on.
Furthermore, lack of access to glasses to correct vision problems is the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide. The use of optical correction allows you to see correctly and, at the same time, helps prevent symptoms such as headaches and learning problems.
Vision loss in Brazil and around the world
Research from the University of Sao Paulo (USP) indicates that, by 2050, cases of blindness and visual impairment will double worldwide. The international study by the Vision Loss Specialist Group (VLEG) of the USP of Ribeirão Preto predicts that, in less than 30 years, 61 million people will be blind, 474 million will have moderate and severe visual impairments and 360 million will have mild visual impairments .
Published by the British scientific journal Global Health Lancet, the study draws attention to Brown April, a month to prevent and combat blindness and raise awareness of diseases that can be diagnosed early to prevent vision loss. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 80% of blindness cases could be prevented with effective prevention and treatment actions.
Be careful to avoid blindness
Often “some basic care may be sufficient to prevent irreversible vision loss,” explains ophthalmologist Myrna Serapião, specialist in external diseases of the eye and cornea, corneal transplant, ocular surface diseases and cataracts at H.Olhos and medical director of the Vision One network.
Below the doctor mentions some measures that can be taken to avoid blindness:
1. Perform eye exams
It is important to have a routine ophthalmological evaluation, even if there are no obvious symptoms. This type of test detects eye problems early and increases the chances of them occurring treatment Succeeded.
two. Protect your eyes
Wear sunglasses with UV protection, avoid looking directly at the sun or bright light sources, and use appropriate protective equipment in activities that could put your vision at risk. For example, we can mention working with chemicals or heavy machinery.
3. Control chronic diseases
Try to control your diabetes and hypertensionfor example, capable of affecting eye health and increasing the risk of blindness.
4. Take the test in advance
If you have vision problems, it is important to see an eye doctor as soon as possible. Early treatment of eye disease can prevent vision loss or delay its progression.
5. Take care of hygiene
Teach and practice simple measures of hygienesuch as washing your hands regularly and not scratching your eyes, help prevent eye infections such as conjunctivitis.
By Mr. Eikmeier
Source: Terra
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