World Glaucoma Day 2024: Turning 30? Expert shares ways to maintain optimal eye health
Are you turning 30? Well, it is crucial for you to take care proper care of your health. Poor lifestyle habits and an extremely busy work schedule can lead to various health issues including eyes.
Smoking, lack of sleep and excessive screen time can damage eyes to a great extent, especially when a person hits their 30s. On World Glaucoma Day let’s find out how you can maintain optimal eye health.
Dr Gopal S Pillai from Amrita Hospital, Kochi told News9, “Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is vital for eye health, especially as you approach your 30s. Factors like smoking, poor diet, inadequate sleep, and excessive screen time can contribute to deteriorating eye health.
Stresses the importance of regular eye exams, noting that stability in spectacle prescription typically occurs by age 30. These exams, conducted by optometrists and ophthalmologists, are crucial for the early detection of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular diseases.”
Ways to maintain optimal eye health
A diet rich in antioxidants and vitamins, along with protection from blue light emitted by digital screens and UV rays from sunlight, is essential for maintaining optimal eye health.
Regular exercise improves blood circulation, reducing the risk of eye diseases. Moreover, practising healthy screen habits and avoiding smoking are crucial steps in preventing conditions like dry eyes and conjunctival issues.
Understanding systemic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure is also important, as they can significantly affect eye health. By prioritising proactive eye care and a healthy lifestyle, individuals can reduce the risk of future visual impairments.
