The importance of eye care
The eye is one of the verses of the Creator, and it is the greatest source of information for the mind, the amount of which is known only to the one who lost it. He did not commit a sin, and he wanted to enter Heaven by his work, for it deserves attention and care for it, for all the treasures of the world are not equal to it.
Eye preservation means
protection
- Periodic examination of the eye, in order to early detection of dangerous, silent diseases that affect it, such as intraocular pressure.
- The use of medical sunglasses during exposure to the sun, the use of special glasses for high-light screens, and the correct sitting behind the computer.
- Do not read under dim lighting, and stay away from television and books while reading.
- Avoid direct exposure to heat and other factors harmful to the eye, by using public safety measures during work, such as using eye shields in electrical welding operations, for example.
- Reducing the lighting at night as much as possible, as the dark has a benefit for the eye, in order to alleviate its fatigue, as the pupil of the eye shrinks in high light conditions, and expands in low and dim lighting conditions.
- The use of artificial eye drops, especially for those who suffer from dry eyes due to the nature of the work.
care
Nutrition is one of the most important factors in eye care, to prevent all factors leading to eye damage.
- Nutrition with sources of vitamin (A) because of the protection it constitutes of the retina of the eye, the ability of the eye to adapt to dim light and protection from nighttime dinner disease, as it is found in dairy products, eggs and green leafy vegetables such as spinach, molokhia, lettuce, carrots ... etc.
- Nutrition with carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin to protect against the risk of macular degeneration of the retina, and protect the eyes from ultraviolet rays, as these compounds are present in cabbage.
- Nutrition with antioxidants to protect against many diseases, such as white water, retina spots, and all kinds of berries and almonds come from it.
- Nutrition with sources of zinc, as it has an indirect effect, by helping it to absorb the aforementioned antioxidants, as meat is a good source of zinc.
- Maintaining drinking water daily, in order to maintain eye moisture, and to help wash the eyes from impurities.
- Nutrition with sources of vitamin C, which is also an antioxidant, vitamin B1 and vitamin B2, because of their role in maintaining the movement of the pupil, and reducing the risk of infection with white water on the eyes.
