Eyes also age and degenerate: secrets to prevent eye degeneration
With the development of technology, everyone has a smartphone, computer, or tablet, and people are "always on their phones," which can easily cause their eyes to age prematurely.
Presbyopia used to only affect people over 40. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend of younger patients seeking treatment, with a significant increase of about 30-40% in the 30-year-old age group. This is largely due to the prevalence of smartphones, which have led to many people constantly looking down at screens, causing prolonged tension in the ciliary muscles and impairing the lens's ability to adjust. Wearing reading glasses is the simplest and best way to correct presbyopia. Ignoring presbyopia and delaying treatment can lead to chronically high intraocular pressure, causing migraines, eye strain, and severe dryness.
Here are four ways to prevent eye degeneration in daily life:
1) Blink your eyes more often
Staring at a computer screen for extended periods significantly reduces blinking frequency, causing tears to evaporate and eventually leading to dry and painful eyes. Therefore, all computer users should remind themselves to consciously blink more often.
2) Looking into the distance
In daily work and life, everyone should follow the three "20 rule": after working on the computer for 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet (6 meters) away for 20 seconds. If you are busy or do not have the opportunity to look into the distance, be sure to take a 5-minute break after working or studying for 45 minutes.
3) Never use your phone while lying in bed.
Prolonged use of mobile phones while lying on your left or right side can indirectly lead to a significant decline in vision in the corresponding eye. If you need to use your phone, don't do it lying down. If you must lie down, please do so lying flat on your back.
4) Eat more foods that are good for your eyes.
Lutein, fish oil, and anthocyanins can effectively prevent or repair various eye problems. Lutein, in particular, can filter high-energy blue light that harms the eyes, slow down eye aging, and prevent or improve eye conditions. Fish oil is rich in fatty acids, which can replenish and regulate the tear film, promote tear secretion, improve dry eyes, and relieve discomfort from prolonged screen time. The high concentration of anthocyanins in Nordic wild blueberries can strengthen capillaries, promote blood circulation, and enhance visual acuity.
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