Inadequate health education is a common factor contributing to the prevention of or delay in seeking necessary medical attention. A study from the National Library of Medicine says that ocular infections are one of the main reasons why children go blind. Having said that, don’t you think it is time we figure out what is causing the rise of Ocular Problems in Nepal and how we can fix it?
What is an Ocular Problem?
High intraocular pressure, also known as IOP, refers to an increase in the pressure that is present within the eye. The high pressure is caused by a failure in the fluid drainage.
Your eyes produce a clear fluid known as aqueous humor on a continuous basis, which flows in front of your eye and afterward drains out. In a normal situation, the amount that goes in and out is the same. Your intraocular pressure (IOP) will go up if the fluid in your eye does not drain when it should.
Symptoms of an Ocular Problem
Monitoring your eye health is one of the best ways to ensure that your eyes receive the care they need, so familiarise yourself with the following symptoms to make sure you are away from eye diseases:
- Red Eyes
- Night Blindness
- Headache
- Excessive Tearing
- Flashes
- Dry Eyes
- Blurred or distorted vision
- Eye Swelling
- Light Sensitivity
- Floaters
How can I reduce the rise of Ocular problems in Nepal?
The majority of the factors that put you at risk for developing ocular hypertension are not under your control. You can, however, take steps to ensure that your eyes remain in good health. These recommendations include advice for maintaining both your overall health and the health of your eyes.
Regular Eye Exams
It is essential to schedule regular appointments for eye exams and to keep those appointments. It is best to discover problems as soon as possible.
Eye Health
You can protect your eyes in the following ways:
- Putting sunglasses on
- Taking precautions to protect your eyes while working or playing contact sports
- Identifying whether ocular conditions like macular degeneration or glaucoma run in the family
Take special precautions to protect your eyes from infection, particularly if you wear contact lenses.
Balanced Screen Time
Encourage children to participate in activities outside in addition to their time spent watching screens. The eyes can become tired and strained from staring at a screen for an extended period of time, which can happen when using devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Encourage Outdoor Games
Play outdoor games like tag or catch that require keeping track of a moving target. Eye-tracking and hand-eye coordination can benefit from these exercises. Explore the great outdoors with your kids by going on walks, hikes, and park visits. As a bonus, everyone’s eyes will be healthier, and you will have a good time doing it together.
Sunlight Exposure
Outdoor activities expose children to natural light, which is beneficial for eye development. Sunlight may decrease the likelihood of myopia (nearsightedness) in children by regulating eye growth.
Overall Health
Maintaining your eye health is one of the best ways to guard against damage to your eyes. Some advantages of this fact are:
- Eat healthy foods: Include collard greens, kale, and spinach, which are dark green leafy vegetables. Add fish like halibut, salmon, and tuna that are high in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Exercise: Being active is beneficial to your health. It has the potential to protect against a variety of other health problems.
- Take measures to relieve your stress: Take steps to relieve the stress in your life, such as practicing yoga, Reiki, or meditation. (Another effective method of relieving stress is getting regular exercise.)
Conclusions
Vision is crucial to the growth and development of the mind, body, and spirit of children of all ages, but especially so. While most cases of eye disease in Nepal are easily treatable at an early age, visual morbidity in children can cause permanent vision loss if not caught and treated early. Furthermore, a developing nation like Nepal cannot afford adequate support for caring for children who are visually impaired or blind.
Because of this, awareness and these other things that affect health literacy tend to happen at the same time in the same people, making the effects stronger. In order to make programs that can deal with all the things that stop eye disease in Nepal, strategic actions that target these factors are necessary.
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