It is always important to take good care of your eyes. Most people experience eye problems in today’s world and vision problems tend to increase with age. Many of these problems are small-time problems, but there are some serious eye problems that can cause major damage to the eyes, including a permanent loss of vision. Luckily most eye problems can be prevented. Here is a list of some common preventable eye problems.

Dry eyes

Dry eyes are a common condition in most people. It makes eyes uncomfortable and it might have a burning or sting feeling. Dry eyes occur when your tears don’t provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. The Symptoms of Dry eyes are

• eye redness
• light sensitivity
• a scratchy sensation in the eyes
• Watery eyes, blurry vision, or eye fatigue.

Prevention:

• Avoid air blowing directly  in your eyes.
• Advisable to wear sunglasses or other protective eyewear as it can be used as a safety shield to block wind and dry air.
• Take eye breaks during long tasks. Close your eyes for a few minutes or  blink repeatedly for a few seconds to help spread your tears evenly over your eyes.
• While working in your computer. Position your computer screen below eye level. This may help slow the evaporation of your tears between eye blinks.
• Eye Drops are helpful in preventing Dry eyes, but it is always advisable to consider an eye doctor before using it directly on your eyes.

Allergic conjunctivitis

Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the outer part of the eye becomes swollen or irritated in a reaction to fine powdery substances that trigger Allergy-causing substances; It releases a chemical called histamine into the eyes, which causes the blood vessels within the outer layer of the eye to become swollen. Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include:

• burning eyes
• Red, itchy and watery eyes
• puffy eyelids, especially in the morning
• stringy discharge in the eyes
• widened blood vessels within the outer layer of the eye

Prevention:

The best way to avoid allergic conjunctivitis is to avoid the substances that trigger allergies. Allergic conjunctivitis treatment includes anti-allergy eye drops.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve, which is important for good vision. This damage is often caused due to high pressure in the eyes. It is caused mostly to people who are above 60 years of age. The blindness from glaucoma can often be prevented with early treatment. It tends to be hereditary, but also can be caused by diabetes, eye injuries, and lack of exercise. The symptoms of glaucoma include:

• patchy blind spots in your side (peripheral) or sight often in both eyes
• tunnel vision
• bad headaches
• eye pain
• nausea
• blurry vision
• seeing halos around lights
• eye redness

Prevention:

Not all cases of glaucoma can be prevented, but you can prevent your glaucoma from worsening. Glaucoma Treatment is most effective when given early. Experts agree that the most effective preventive step for glaucoma is to urge frequent eye care and eye screenings, especially if you’ve got diabetes, and also by exercising regularly and safely which reduces eye pressure.

Key Takeaway

The best way to fix your eye problem, or stop it from progressing, is to make regular visits to your Ophthalmologist You should always call your specialist if you’ve got any sudden changes in vision.

When to see a doctor

In case you’ve got prolonged signs and symptoms of any of these common diseases. It is always advisable to consult your eye specialist. It is always necessary to take good care of your eyes. Do a regular eye examination every year or twice a year.

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