September 14, 2023 – 12:27 pm
“Dr. Ramón Madariaga, a professional at the eye care service” warns about the most common eye diseases and when to have a routine consultation or see an ophthalmologist in the event of warning signs.
In this regard, they mentioned the most common eye diseases in the service.Most of the most common queries are Conjunctivitis and styes. These do not permanently affect vision.There are others, such as glaucoma, cataracts or retinopathy, They do affect vision and may require medication or surgery.
Other common optical defects found in offices are Presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. All refractive errors were corrected with spectacles. They will not heal.
- Presbyopia: This makes it difficult to see nearby objects clearly. From the age of 40, people may be affected by this condition.
- Shortsighted: It occurs due to difficulty seeing distant objects.
- Farsightedness:Regardless of age, this can cause difficulty seeing close objects.
- astigmatism: Another refractive error of the eye. It causes blurred vision of near and distant objects.
When do routine inspections take place?
Although these symptoms are mainly noticed by people suffering from these diseases, there are certain ages when routine control by professionals is necessary: newborns, children from 3 years old, before elementary school, 13 years old, after 40 years old; Additionally, it is important to conduct an annual review. People with diabetes should have their eye health checked more frequently than others.
Tips for taking care of your eye health
- Don’t use the screen too close to your eyes
- Have good lighting when reading or viewing electronic devices
- Give your eyes a rest every 20 minutes
- Do not self-medicate if you have any symptoms, pain or discomfort
- If you experience pain, discomfort, or difficulty seeing, talk to your eye doctor.