There is much talk about caring for the skin, hair, heart, and so on, but did you know that our eyes also need daily care? Yes, they require attention and stimulation, such as looking at different distances several times a day and keeping them hydrated.
According to Renato Vieira Gomes, a doctor at the Vitória Eye Hospital, daily eye care is essential to protect vision and overall eye health, as it not only favors protection but also the proper functioning of the eyes, reducing the development of other eye problems such as cataracts and retinal issues.
A basic measure is to always wear quality sunglasses with UV filters. They are essential to protect vision from the effects of radiation on both sunny and cloudy days, reducing the development of eye diseases and ensuring more comfort for the eyes.
"Quality sunglasses contain filters that provide protection against UV rays. This protection is fundamental to maintaining the health of our eyes when we are outdoors. If there is no protection, the sunglasses should not be used, as the effect is reversed; that is, they expose your eyes even more to the harmful effects of the sun. This happens because the lenses are dark, causing the pupil to dilate, which allows more radiation to enter. If the sunglasses do not have the filter, they end up facilitating greater exposure to UV rays," he said.
Another very important factor is to maintain eye hygiene, that is, keeping them clean and free from the chemical products used in daily life, such as sunscreens and makeup. Cosmetic particles in the eyes can cause irritation.
The doctor said it is very important to interrupt what you are doing at certain moments of the day and close your eyes for a few seconds. "This measure helps to relax the eyes, as when they are closed, they do not need to focus on anything, thus preventing eye strain and other problems such as headaches," he said.
Another doctor at the Vitória Eye Hospital, André Machado, said that another fundamental point is to maintain eye lubrication. According to him, several factors can interfere with eye hydration; in addition to TV and electronic devices, exposure to the sun, smoke, pollution, air conditioning, and wind are agents that greatly harm the health and hydration of the eyes and can cause various problems beyond dry eye syndrome, such as corneal ulcers.
"TV and electronic devices are among the causes of this syndrome, as when we are exposed to them, we tend to blink less, and thus, do not adequately hydrate our eyes," he said.
The doctor stated that some fundamental care to keep the eyes lubricated and healthy starts with good hand and eye hygiene, regularly blinking even when exposed to electronic devices, which are major causes of eye dehydration; resting the eyes; drinking water constantly; avoiding exposure to high pollution; using eye drops daily to keep the eyes hydrated and nourished, this point is, of course, with the recommendation of an ophthalmologist, and regularly consulting the doctor to know how eye health is doing.
According to Renato Vieira Gomes, a doctor at the Vitória Eye Hospital, daily eye care is essential to protect vision and overall eye health, as it not only favors protection but also the proper functioning of the eyes, reducing the development of other eye problems such as cataracts and retinal issues.
A basic measure is to always wear quality sunglasses with UV filters. They are essential to protect vision from the effects of radiation on both sunny and cloudy days, reducing the development of eye diseases and ensuring more comfort for the eyes.
"Quality sunglasses contain filters that provide protection against UV rays. This protection is fundamental to maintaining the health of our eyes when we are outdoors. If there is no protection, the sunglasses should not be used, as the effect is reversed; that is, they expose your eyes even more to the harmful effects of the sun. This happens because the lenses are dark, causing the pupil to dilate, which allows more radiation to enter. If the sunglasses do not have the filter, they end up facilitating greater exposure to UV rays," he said.
Another very important factor is to maintain eye hygiene, that is, keeping them clean and free from the chemical products used in daily life, such as sunscreens and makeup. Cosmetic particles in the eyes can cause irritation.
The doctor said it is very important to interrupt what you are doing at certain moments of the day and close your eyes for a few seconds. "This measure helps to relax the eyes, as when they are closed, they do not need to focus on anything, thus preventing eye strain and other problems such as headaches," he said.
Another doctor at the Vitória Eye Hospital, André Machado, said that another fundamental point is to maintain eye lubrication. According to him, several factors can interfere with eye hydration; in addition to TV and electronic devices, exposure to the sun, smoke, pollution, air conditioning, and wind are agents that greatly harm the health and hydration of the eyes and can cause various problems beyond dry eye syndrome, such as corneal ulcers.
"TV and electronic devices are among the causes of this syndrome, as when we are exposed to them, we tend to blink less, and thus, do not adequately hydrate our eyes," he said.
The doctor stated that some fundamental care to keep the eyes lubricated and healthy starts with good hand and eye hygiene, regularly blinking even when exposed to electronic devices, which are major causes of eye dehydration; resting the eyes; drinking water constantly; avoiding exposure to high pollution; using eye drops daily to keep the eyes hydrated and nourished, this point is, of course, with the recommendation of an ophthalmologist, and regularly consulting the doctor to know how eye health is doing.
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