world sight day 2022Celebrated on 13 October, the day gives an opportunity to raise awareness of retinal diseases and to demonstrate the community’s commitment to helping millions of people across the country, which are preventable. Eyes are the most important and delicate part of our body; In such a situation, it is necessary to protect our eyes. World Sight Day is an important occasion to raise awareness about the importance of regular eye exams, which are important for maintaining eye health, especially in people who are prone to disease or have a chronic condition such as diabetes.
World Sight Day 2022: Theme
The theme of this year’s World Sight Day is ‘Love your eyes’, which reinforces the importance of taking care of one’s eyes, which they deserve.
World Sight Day 2022: Tips to maintain better eyesight.
- Regular checkups Regular eye exams are important for maintaining good vision, as they can help prevent or detect diseases early and prevent vision loss.
- Being aware of eye diseases can help you and your caregivers manage them better. Whether it is external damage or an underlying condition, awareness is important to preserve our vision.
- Macular degeneration is a condition where the macula deteriorates over time leading to blurring and in some cases, blindness. The UV rays of the sun accelerate this process, so it is very important to protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses.
- Excessive use of computers, TVs and phones can seriously affect the eyes and even cause dry eyes, affecting vision clarity. It is recommended that you take breaks every 30-40 minutes to reduce screen time or try the 20-20-20 rule—look about 20 feet away in front of you for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
- It is important for diabetics to monitor glucose levels if they want to avoid or manage DR. High levels of glucose can lead to blindness from DR, while high blood pressure can damage organs such as the heart and eyes.
- A healthy lifestyle includes eliminating defects such as smoking and alcohol consumption along with a healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep. This is important for preventing vision loss as it puts pressure on your eyes and prevents retinal damage and progressive eye diseases.
(with ANI inputs)