Eyes are like cameras because of their ability to capture thousands of items within a second but the difference is that these eyes use living cells whilst cameras use optical equipment. The fact that eyes use living cells means that there is a greater chance of those cells dying. Let us address some of the underlying conditions that affect eyesight.
Top 5 severe causes of lousy eyesight
1. This is caused by clouding on the eye lens, causing blurry vision, like trying to look through a foggy glass window.
2. Age macular degeneration, often referred to as AMD, affects older people because they lose their central vision
3. Glaucoma, a disease that eventually leads to blindness by causing damage to the optic nerve, which is responsible for transferring visual information from the eye to the brain
4. Endophthalmitis, a disease that causes an infection in the eye and can cause vision or eye loss.
5. Diabetic retinopathy, when diabetes causes damage to the blood vessels in the retina leading to blurry vision.
4 Foods you should eat for healthy eyesight
1. Fish-eating fish like sardine, salmon or mackerel is beneficial because it contains omega three, which helps to prevent eye inflammation and cataracts.
2. Leafy vegetables like spinach contain nutrients that can help protect the retina
3. Citrus fruits like oranges play a crucial role because they contain vitamin C, an antioxidant that fights against cataracts.
4. Seeds such as sunflower seeds or flax seeds contain vitamin E that help maintain eye cells and keep them healthy.
Eating a diet that consists of foods that are high in vitamin C and E helps maintain healthy eye cells. Also keep in mind that there are some other factors that can cause bad eyesight such as smoking, being exposed to too much UV rays, alcohol and some medicine that have corticosteroids.
How to avoid lousy eye health
1. Go for a regular eye checkup every 2-3 months
2. Wear tinted sunglasses to block too much UV rays.
3. Maintain a balanced diet that has vitamins E and C.
4. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
List of treatments for cataracts
1. Use of eyedrops to help clear the eye lens.
2. Glasses with more defined and clear lenses.
3. Cataract eye surgery which involves the removal of the affected lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.
Other treatments for cataracts
Phacoemulsification – This is a minimally invasive procedure which is conducted in order to remove the eye lens that is affected by cataracts and replace it with an artificial lens. This procedure is widely practised following its efficiency to restore eyesight without any damage. There are some procedures done before the surgery such as administering the anaesthesia to the patient to avoid discomfort.
Cataract surgery this is the old school method of removing cataracts but the difference between phacoemulsification and cataracts surgery is that cataracts surgery involves making a small incision near the cornea in order to remove the cloudy lens whereas phacoemulsification involves breaking the cloudy lens.
Mitra Eye Laser and Lasik Hospital is committed to ensuring that you do not walk out in the same condition as when you walked in. We understand the importance of your vision and we will guide you throughout your journey by providing excellent client service. We take pride in taking good care of you during your treatment and we guarantee you a fully restored vision. Our team of experienced professionals and state-of-the-art technology ensure that you receive the best possible care for your eyes.