Maintain eye health and avoid early old eyes disease

Indonesia
February 26, 2012 9:45pm CST
I just come back from clinic to brought my father in law who has eye vision problem. The doctor said his lenses has been lack of vision and must have surgery to replace with artificial lenses, the disease called cataracts. I think this disease is common for old people and the surgery is also common but we try to solve with herbal therapy first before finally decide to replace his lenses. I have concern with regards this eye health since we often never care about them. In this technology era, our eyes actually working than ever before. We always using computer for works and watching television as a common habit. One of the good practice to protect our eye is by always remind ourselves on body position and sitting away from the object and also maintain illumination with proper lighting when reading or working..I think there are lots of tips out there to maintain our eyes health..I believe everyone here can share something …Do you have any good practice or recommendation maintain our eyes health and avoid early old eyes disease?
4 responses
@Ghajini (776)
• Philippines
27 Feb 12
My grandfather had a cataract and because of that one of his eyes could not see anymore or probably has a blurry vision. I agree that due to modern technology and lifestyle, our eyes are being exposed to exhausting tasks like hours in front of computers, televisions, gaming devices, etc. Enough rest, healthy diet and regular exercise would surely help in maintaining eye health. I personally eat all kinds of vegetables and those rich in vitamin A are really great for our vision, that's why I enjoy eating squash, green leafy vegetables and even carrots. Happy lotting!
1 person likes this
• Indonesia
27 Feb 12
well, yes that was scarry my father in law as well.. the sympthoms actually has already felt by him since recent years but need bravery to going to see the doctor..I think even my father in law has bad habit to watch television and reading from distance for most of his time..You are right, those kind of treatment like maintain healthy lifestyle, consume more vegetables and more exercise could be good to maintain our eyes healthy.. appreciate your response...
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
29 Sep 12
hi, to maintain my eyes healthy and avoid early old eyes diseases,i just eat vegetables that are riches in vitamin A,and because my work is an encoder and my eyes focus in the monitor for 8 hours i avoid to wash my eyes.
@espoir (184)
• China
27 Feb 12
It is hard to resist the temptation of surfing online or read novels on my phone....
• Australia
28 Feb 12
Here are some good practices: When outside wear sunglasses as UV rays can increase risks of cataracts and wrinkles around the eyes. Always when using a computer or tv etc be in a well lighted room and don't sit too close to the screen. Have regular breaks between so your eyes don't strain. Have good habits when using electronics and same rules apply for reading a book.