Unfortunately, we only remember vision when it starts to deteriorate. However, to keep your eyes healthy, nothing difficult to do is not necessary. The main thing is to notice the slightest changes in time for the worst, because even behind the banal fatigue of the eyes, serious problems can hide.
It is naive to believe that an acute purulent disease of the hair follicle or the sebaceous gland near the edge of the eyelashes - the so-called barley - occurs only in children. Often, such diseases of the eyesight and the eye of a person overtake adults. Symptoms of appearance on the edge of a century of barley are simple. First, there is severe itching and swelling. After 2-3 days a yellow dot appears on the injured place. This painful "grain" will quickly ripen, and soon its contents will break out. Just do not rush things in any way. Do not rub the eyelid, even if you really want to. Do not make any lotions. And especially do not try to squeeze out pus: the infection can spread further.
Tip
Barley "loves" dry heat. Cook a hard-boiled egg, wrap in a napkin and attach it to the site of inflammation. An unbearable itch will soon pass, and you can calmly go to the doctor. He will either open an abscess (it does not hurt at all) by applying an ointment based on antibiotics to the wound, or, if time does not come, will give useful recommendations (for example, send to UHF). In addition, to protect yourself from the appearance of barley, strengthen immunity. Often include in the diet of fresh fruits and vegetables. Move more. In general, keep the body in tone and no diseases of the eye and eyes of the person will not visit you.
Blame for conjunctivitis
This disease of the eye and the eyes of a person are caused by viruses, bacteria and allergens. Result: inflammation (with suppuration) of the mucous membrane of the eyelids and the eyeball. At the same time during sleep, the eyelids affected by conjunctivitis stick together so that ate it is difficult to open eyes in the morning.
What to do? At the first signs of conjunctivitis, immediately go to the doctor, but only he can determine which virus, bacterium or allergen has triggered the mechanism of the disease in your body, and will prescribe a treatment. It is especially important to apply to a specialist in a timely manner for people suffering from chronic conjunctivitis. Most often, its primary principle is avitaminosis, eye and eye diseases, diseases of the stomach and intestines, endocrine disorders, nasopharyngeal and lacrimal pathologies. In other words, you can not do without a complete survey.
Tip
In emergency cases, traditional medicine for people with eye and eye diseases will temporarily help. Pour 1 table. spoon medicinal eye with 2 cups of boiling water, let it brew for 1 hour, strain. Use to rinse the eyes.
Insidious glaucoma
Extremely dangerous vision and eye disease. If left untreated, it can lead to complete or partial blindness due to optic nerve atrophy. That is why ophthalmologists do not tire of repeating: in order to prevent the occurrence of glaucoma, all people over the age of 35 must be checked every six months by the doctor of intraocular pressure. A characteristic sign of eye diseases and human eyes is an increase in intraocular pressure. Because of this, there is a noticeable deterioration in visual acuity, narrowing of the field of vision and even development of atrophy of the optic nerve of the brain. First, with manifested eye diseases and eyes, patients complain of unexplained dull pain in the eyes, head, sense of heaviness of the eyelids, a sense of presence in the eye of some foreign object (although nothing is there), the periodic appearance before the eyes of iridescent films. When you have one or more of these symptoms, you should immediately rush to see a doctor.
The sooner you seek help from an ophthalmologist, the higher the chance of recovery. The only thing you can afford before visiting a doctor is to take some kind of analgesic. Then, if it is not a question of surgical intervention, you will probably be prescribed special drops, B vitamins and the agents that dilate the vessels. The main thing - remember, exactly which drugs will suit you, determine not to a good neighbor, who miraculously cured a certain herb, and an ophthalmologist!
Tip
Patient glaucoma and other dangerous diseases of the eyes and eyes are contraindicated for heavy physical labor, night shifts, irregular working hours. Read, write, sew, knit, watch TV only in good light. And you can not wear dark glasses (so as not to strain your eyes). In bright sun it is necessary to use green glasses, they are released especially for patients with glaucoma.
If there are not enough tears
Quickly get tired at visual loads, periodically there is a burning sensation, sensation of "sand" in opinion of? Most likely, you have the "dry eye" syndrome - a typical problem for office workers. Established: spending a lot of time at the computer, we blink much less often, and therefore, less often moisturize the eye - hence the unpleasant sensations. However, contact eye lenses, substandard cosmetics, conditioner and even taking certain medications can also cause unpleasant sensations in the eyes.
Tip
To correct a situation eye drops, ointments, artificial analogies of a tear will help or assist. But before something to apply, consult to the ophthalmologist. When using the computer, wear glasses with anti-reflective coating. Do not sit too close to the screen. Be sure to get up every hour from the table and do exercises for the eyes. You can not move away from the workplace - at least take your eyes off the screen and look into the distance.
Why do we squint?
Of course, these forced "mimic antics" do not paint our face. However, there are two reasons for the disease of the eye. The first is hyperopia (hypermetropia). If it is simplistic, then the person sees a great distance, but to see something under his feet, he often has to strain his eyesight. And here they help out "positive" glasses, which make it possible to see objects close to them. In many cases, and it is very convenient, ophthalmologists recommend special corrective, but there are a number of contraindications, which the doctor will necessarily tell. Finally, traditional medicine as a remedy recommends that long-sighted people include in their diet juices from carrots, cucumber, blueberries or dill.
And we're screwed up because of myopia (myopia). Its causes: metabolic disorders (yes-yes), endocrine disorders, hereditary predisposition and in particular the habit of reading and viewing anything from a very close distance. Many still believe that it is enough to wear "negative" scattering glasses (with concave lenses), and the situation will be under control. This is not quite true. Myopia is by no means harmless, it can cause very serious complications. For example, lead to rupture of blood vessels and hemorrhages, provoke retinal detachment and the emergence of cataracts. That's why all short-sighted people should be examined regularly from an ophthalmologist and try to fulfill his prescription.
By the way , doctors have learned to return lost diopters with the help of a laser. One of the most modern methods of vision correction is Lasik. Thanks to him, several million people all over the world have forever said goodbye to glasses and many eye diseases and human eyes. The operation is performed under anesthesia and lasts for several minutes. After 2 hours you will be able to go home, and in 2 days - to lead a practically normal way of life. The cost of the operation is 3000-5500 hryvnia (depending on the complexity).
Tip
With myopia, omega-3 fatty acids (fish), antioxidants (blueberries, spinach, broccoli) are very useful, as well as foods rich in vitamins A and E (carrots, persimmons, peppers, yolks).
Charge for the eyes
Imagine for a moment that you and your children have perfectly healthy eyes. Do not strain at all and do not even get tired. In fact, this is not so. Our eyes are under tremendous strain. To remove it, special visual gymnastics is required. Perform it preferably every hour during the working day.
Close your eyes sharply, then quickly open wide. Repeat 5-10 times.
Head is motionless. Raise your eyes upwards, make them circular motion first clockwise, and then in the opposite direction. And so 5-6 times.
Look up, then down, then right, then left (should get a "cross"). Repeat the exercise 5-6 times. The head should still be in the same position.
Take the half-bent right hand to the side, then slowly move the index finger of this hand from right to left and watch it with your eyes, without moving your head. Repeat 10 times.
However , even if you have no complaints, still do not forget to look into the office of the ophthalmologist at least once a year for a preventive examination. The problem is that many diseases of the eye and eyes of a person that can lead to loss of vision, often at first often asymptomatic and are most often detected accidentally. In addition to checking the eyes of the usual tables with letters, the doctor will necessarily measure your eye pressure, examine the lens, retina and the fundus (optic nerve, vessels). It will not take you much time, but it will help the specialist to detect the slightest changes in time and start an adequate treatment. Note: in the early stages most eye diseases are successfully treated. In addition, the current capabilities of ophthalmology are enormous. Modern technologies (laser correction, lens replacement) can save millions of people's eyes with cataracts, glaucoma and many other serious ailments.
Complete our mini test
Do you want to know if everything is in order with your eyesight? Answer the questions of our test.
1. Do you spend more than 4 hours a day at a computer or in front of a television set?
2. Do you feel tired, heavy in the eyes by the end of the day?
3. When looking at items, squinting?
4. Recently there is a burning sensation, "sand" in the eyes?
5. Do you often experience headaches when working with paper or behind a monitor?
If you answered positively, at least two questions, do not postpone the visit to the ophthalmologist. Remember: vision is easy to spoil, but it is not so easy to restore it!