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How to Maintain Good Vision into Old Age? 6 Simple Recommendations
05.11.2023 17:40
The statistics are depressing - 284,000,000 people in the world have ophthalmological problems, 39,000,000 are diagnosed with complete blindness. But careful attention to your own vision allows you to reduce the risks of pathology - for this, it is enough to follow 6 simple tips.
#1 Visit to the ophthalmologist
Even a healthy person needs to visit an ophthalmologist every year. This will allow early detection of vision problems, as well as diagnosis of other serious pathologies.
For example, deterioration of vision often accompanies hypertension and diabetes.
№ 2 Proper nutrition
You can improve the functionality of your eyes and maintain their health by eating the right foods.
We are not talking about blueberries, which, contrary to advertising, do not have properties that correct vision. You should choose carrots, corn, persimmon, spinach, pumpkin. These products contain a decent amount of carotene, carotenoid and lutein.
Slow carbohydrates present in black bread, potatoes, oatmeal and buckwheat, durum wheat pasta help fight blindness. It is recommended to eat foods rich in omega-3 and zinc, vitamins E and C – seafood, fruits, vegetables, fish.
No. 3 Timely correction
Even minor deviations from the norm require treatment. Wearing glasses or contact lenses ensures the functionality of all eye structures and prevents the progression of the disorder.
No. 4 Sun protection
Direct sun rays damage the cornea and the lens, which causes ophthalmological diseases. The effect of UV is cumulative and is often not accompanied by pronounced clinical symptoms at an early stage.
To protect your eyes, it is recommended to wear sunglasses that fit tightly to your face. In winter, it is better to use lenses equipped with UV filters and cover your eyes with a wide-brimmed hat.
No. 5 Lighting
Reading in the twilight is contraindicated, the workplace should be well lit. But the light source should not be placed opposite the eyes, so as not to damage the lens.
It is not advisable to read in sunlight – bright lighting combined with the whiteness of the paper increases eye strain.
No. 6 Exercises
Practice Dr. Bates' exercise:
- While sitting, place your elbows on the tabletop. Keep your back and neck straight, in line with the back of your head.
- Shake your hands gently and rub your palms until they feel warm.
- Place your palms in fists and cover your eyes with them, with your eyelids down. Your little fingers are connected at the bridge of your nose, and the bases of your palms are in the cheekbone area. Your eyes blink freely, but no light passes through your fingers.
Performed when eyes are tired, the exercise time is unlimited. Helps restore vision in case of minor myopia.
Useful exercises:
- without moving your head, look left and right alternately;
- rotate your eyes, describing a large circle clockwise and counterclockwise;
- lower and raise your eyes;
- bring your eyes together, looking at the bridge of your nose.
If you feel dizzy, take a break. And to constantly maintain the tone of your eye muscles, play badminton - this is an ideal prevention of ophthalmological problems.
