Causes of vision impairment in adults and children
Problems with vision, as a rule, occur in people after the age of 45. However, in the era of digital technologies, there is a tendency to rejuvenate this pathology. Deterioration of visual function is diagnosed not only in the elderly, but also in a large part of the youth. How to improve vision, which methods will help in this or that case, this article will tell.
The main causes of reduced visual acuity:
- pathology of the muscles located around the eyes;
- eye diseases (glaucoma, cataract, keratitis, lens deformation);
- eye injuries;
- chronic diseases of the body (diffuse goiter, diabetes, hypertension, osteochondrosis, brain tumors).
Temporary visual impairment can cause eye fatigue caused by chronic lack of sleep, emotional overload and stress.
Causes of vision impairment in children: heredity, congenital pathology, diseases of the spine, incorrect posture, high strain on the eyes (television, computer).
Worrying symptoms
Experts recommend immediate medical attention if the following symptoms are present:
- blurring of objects;
- the appearance of a halo around objects;
- impossibility to focus;
- double vision;
- pain, unpleasant sensations in the eyes;
- constant headache.
Signs of vision impairment in a child:
- the baby often blinks and constantly squints;
- when examining an object, the child closes one eye;
- the baby's eyes "look" in different directions;
- the child complains of unpleasant sensations and pain in the eyes;
- complaints about headache.
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How to improve vision
Glasses and contact lenses are a generally available method, the advantages of which are ease of use and availability of choice. However, there are a number of disadvantages. If you wear glasses, be prepared for glare in bright light and lens fogging in bad weather. In addition, glasses can be broken or lost. Disadvantages of lenses - irritation of the mucous membrane, long-term use is not recommended.
Laser vision correction is widely used for such pathologies as farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism. The most common methods are LASIK, Custom Vue, PRK and Epi-LASIK. The advantages are high efficiency, painlessness, minimum rehabilitation period, stability of the result. However, there are a number of contraindications that should be considered. These include: pregnancy and breastfeeding, age up to 18 years, retinal detachment, chronic vascular pathology, diabetes, exacerbation of chronic diseases, cancer. The doctor will tell you more about the types of operations to improve vision and their cost during the consultation.
Folk medicine - phytotherapy, local treatment (potions and eye baths).
If the cause of vision impairment is a lack of vitamins and trace elements in the body, doctors recommend diversifying your diet and introducing the following foods into your diet:
- eggs, liver, legumes;
- fresh vegetables and herbs;
- fermented milk products;
- fruits, including citrus fruits.
The best products for improving vision are: carrots, blueberries, honey. Aevit, Rutin, Lutein-complex are recommended from vitamin preparations.
Gymnastics for the eyes
Daily performance of these exercises will help restore visual acuity and relieve eye strain. Gymnastics is performed in a relaxed state.
Main complex:
- circular movements of the eyes left and right 10 times;
- up and down with a still head 10 times;
- "fast" blinking for 10 seconds;
- "draw" a figure eight with your eyes first to the left, and then to the right;
- focus on the fingers of the outstretched hand for 10 seconds, then look at the tip of the nose;
- close your eyes and count to 30.
Exercises can also be performed as a preventive measure.
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