Everyday habits that have a bad effect on eye health

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Some everyday habits can lead to visual impairment. The doctor of medical sciences, an ophthalmic surgeon, told about it. She listed what to pay attention to.

Work behind a bright screen

The specialist said that working behind a bright screen in a dark room is harmful to the eyes. This is due to the fact that the eyes have to constantly focus on objects of different lighting – look from the keyboard to the monitor and back. And the organs of vision cannot be rebuilt at such a high speed.

“For the pupils to expand and get used to bright light, it takes five seconds to narrow for darkness – it takes up to five minutes. Such a mode of work leads to fatigue, redness of the eyes, headaches and provokes a decrease in visual acuity,” explained the doctor.

Consumption of a small amount of water

Consuming a small amount of water also has a negative effect on the organs of vision – it can lead to dryness and discomfort in the eyes. There are similar symptoms in an independent pathology – “dry eye syndrome”. It requires medical treatment. “Therefore, if you have restored the water balance, but the symptoms persist, do not postpone a visit to a specialist,” the doctor advised.

Using ready-made glasses

According to the doctor , many people buy and use ready-made glasses, even though they can be dangerous. When writing out a prescription for glasses, ophthalmologists take into account the individual characteristics of each patient, but this does not happen when buying ready-made glasses.

Reading in transport

Another bad habit for eye-reading in transport. Moreover, it does not matter what a person is using – a smartphone, a book, a tablet. During the trip, the hands do not stay in place, they twitch at every bump in the road. As a result, the eyes feel an increased load due to the change in focus. Therefore, the doctor recommends taking small breaks every 10-15 minutes while reading in transport so that the eyes can rest and relax.