Our eyes are the most important organs of our body which allow us to see the world through them. However various eye conditions can affect the eyes leading to discomfort and also serious problems like vision impairment. Let us look into some of those issues.
WHAT IS GRAVES EYE DISEASE?
Graves eye disease is also known as Thyroid eye disease. It happens when swelling around the eyes makes them bulge out. It is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the eye muscles and fatty tissue behind the eyes.
REFRACTIVE ERRORS EYE CONDITIONS
Refractive errors are the most frequent eye problems in the United States. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in An American adult. Amblyopia is the most common cause of vision impairment in children.
COMMON EYE CONDITIONS
1. cataracts.
2. color blindness.
3. diabetic retinopathy.
4. Dry eye.
5. floaters.
6. glaucoma.
7. pink eye.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT CAUSES OF EYE DESEASES?
There are many causes for eye diseases, but there are a few main ways to organize them.
- structure: what specific part of the eye do they affect?
- underlying cause: primary eye diseases start in your eye. secondary eye diseases happen because of a condition elsewhere in your body that last affects your eye.
- effect: what symptoms do they cause, or what functions do they after or disrupt.
HOW TO AVOID EYE DISEASES?
Practice hygiene: Washing hands is important before touching your eyes. Avoid rubbing hands with unclean hands.
Protect your eyes: Wear protective eyewear when engaging in activities that could cause eye injuries, such as heavy lifting works, sports, cooking etc.
Clean contact lenses: cleaning your contact lenses before waring them by following a professional’s instructions would help in disinfecting them.
Take screen breaks: Taking breaks from screens by following 20-20 rule would avoid the damage caused by blue rays.
Eat healthy diet: Eat healthy diet such as vegetables, fruits, and omega 3 which is good for your eye health.
Eye conditions and diseases can be avoided by practicing some healthy habits.
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REFERENCE: WIKIPEDIA