08/07/2025
Causes of visual impairment
genetic predisposition;
chronic somatic pathology;
age-related dysfunction.
With the development of gadgets, the strain on the eyes has increased significantly. In fact, a person constantly looks through the news feed of a smartphone, sits at a computer or watches TV programs. At the same time, the gaze is focused on one point for a long time, the muscles are overstrained, getting rest only during sleep.
As a result, the oculomotor muscles lose their main property - to quickly contract when moving the gaze. Such immobility interferes with their normal blood circulation and nutrition. And the eyeball, due to the fact that a person blinks less often, does not receive enough moisture. Dry eye develops.
9 rules to help maintain your eyesight
A balanced diet with a predominance of plant foods rich in nutrients, including lutein, zinc, vitamins A, C, E. It is especially important to regularly eat nuts, eggs, green vegetables, citrus fruits, beans and fish, whole grain bread.
Sufficient fluid intake. You should drink at least 1.5 liters of plain water per day. In hot weather - up to 2.2 liters.
A healthy lifestyle. Helps maintain overall health and avoid the development of chronic diseases.
Quitting ni****ne. Smoking increases the risk of degenerative pathology of the optic nerve, the development of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Sunglasses. Excess ultraviolet radiation increases the risk of cataracts and degenerative eye diseases. Glasses help eliminate the excessive effect of ultraviolet rays on the organ of vision.
Eye protection. When doing gardening and construction work, you need to protect your eyes with glasses or shields from possible dust, small chips and other foreign bodies. Protection is required when doing certain sports, such as swimming.
Regular rest. You need to take your eyes off the screen 2-3 times an hour. At this time, it is good to look into the distance, then focus on an object close by. Repeat this 5-10 times. It is best to get up and walk around or do a little warm-up. This will improve blood circulation in the body and eyes.
Hygiene. Banal regular hand washing prevents infectious eye diseases that can lead to deterioration of vision. Those who wear contact lenses should especially monitor the cleanliness of their hands. In addition, the lenses themselves must be handled and stored correctly.
Vision control. It is necessary to visit an ophthalmologist annually for preventive purposes. A decrease in vision noticed in a timely manner can be effectively stopped. Smartphones and prevention of vision deterioration
Flickering of small details on the screen greatly strains the eyesight and creates the preconditions for its deterioration. To reduce the impact, you need to follow several rules.
A large gadget screen is less harmful than a small one. Therefore, if possible, it is better to use a tablet rather than a smartphone.
Hold the smartphone at a distance of at least 35 cm from the eyes.
You need to tear yourself away from the smartphone screen every 5-7 minutes.
You cannot view information on the smartphone screen in a dark room.
Children can only be given a smartphone for a short time, it is better to do without it at least until 3 years.
Vitamins for the eyes
They should be used after consulting a doctor. It is better not to risk it without consultation. It is safe to eat rationally and take a mineral-vitamin complex developed for your age group.
However, if there is a risk of vision loss, you should make an appointment with an ophthalmologist and clarify the need for taking vitamins for the eyes.
Risk group for vision loss:
People over 40;
Office workers;
Students;
Pupils;
Schoolchildren;
Chronically ill.
Several vitamins are the most useful for preventing vision loss; brief information about them is below.
