Lifestyle Changes to Promote Healthy Eyesight

As we enter middle age, we may suddenly find that nearby text is becoming increasingly blurry, as if we have lost an important focus point - this is presbyopia. Presbyopia is a natural phenomenon where our eyes gradually lose the ability to focus on near objects as we age, leading to a decrease in visual acuity.

So how can we prevent presbyopia?

1. Balanced diet: Our diet should be rich in beneficial nutrients such as vitamins A, C, E, folic acid, and Omega-3 fatty acids, which help maintain eye health.
2. Eye protection: Wear sunglasses in strong sunlight to protect the eyes from UV damage. In work or study environments, maintain a certain level of brightness and distance to avoid eye strain.
3. Healthy lifestyle: Quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and engage in physical exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle and delay the aging process.

Presbyopia occurs because the eye's crystalline lens gradually hardens and thickens as we age, resulting in a decrease in the ability to focus on near objects and a decrease in visual acuity. The harm of presbyopia mainly manifests in the following aspects:

1. Affecting daily life and work: Presbyopia makes it difficult for people to read text, view images, and see objects up close, which can affect their daily life and work.
2. Increasing safety hazards: Presbyopia can make it difficult to see objects and details up close, leading to safety hazards such as falls and collisions.
3. Affecting mental health: Presbyopia can cause anxiety, unease, and a sense of loss, affecting mental health.

In addition, to better prevent presbyopia, people are advised to pay attention to the following:

1. Maintain eye hygiene: Wash your eyes frequently, avoid rubbing your eyes with your hands, and prevent bacterial infections that may cause eye diseases such as conjunctivitis and keratitis, which may affect vision.
2. Use your eyes scientifically: When engaging in long periods of reading, writing, computer work, etc., maintain the correct posture and distance to avoid eye strain, and perform eye relaxation exercises as appropriate.
3. Increase eye exercises: Engage in appropriate eye exercises such as eye care exercises, eye movement exercises, and focusing on distant objects, which help to enhance eye muscle coordination and regulation, and improve vision.
4. Regular check-ups: People aged 40 and above, regardless of whether they have eye discomfort symptoms, should have regular eye examinations to detect eye problems and receive timely treatment to prevent the occurrence of presbyopia.

It is worth noting that although presbyopia is a natural phenomenon, if left untreated, it can severely affect people's daily lives and work. Therefore, it is recommended that people pay attention to eye health from a young age, follow the above preventive measures, undergo regular eye check-ups, protect their eyes, prevent presbyopia, and improve their quality of life.

The above measures can help maintain eye health but cannot completely prevent the occurrence of presbyopia. When presbyopia symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive a diagnosis and treatment from a professional doctor.

There are various methods to treat presbyopia, and individuals can choose the most suitable treatment plan based on their personal circumstances. Here are some common treatment methods keeping a healthy lifestyle and practicing good eye care habits can help prevent the onset and progression of presbyopia (age-related farsightedness) and other eye conditions. It's important to eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals that support eye health, protect your eyes from UV radiation, maintain good hygiene and posture when using digital devices, and exercise regularly. Additionally, getting regular eye exams can help detect and treat eye problems early on, before they become more serious. If you do develop presbyopia, your eye doctor may recommend corrective lenses, such as reading glasses, bifocals, or progressive lenses, or other treatment options, such as corneal inlays, refractive surgery, or contact lenses.