Clear Vision: Everything You Need to Know About Eye Health

# Clear Vision: Everything You Need to Know About Eye Health With rising screen time and increasing diabetes rates, eye health is more important than ever in India. ## Common Eye Conditions - **Refractive errors** — myopia (nearsightedness) is rising dramatically in children - **Cataracts** — clouding of the lens; very common after 60 - **Glaucoma** — silent thief of vision; often no symptoms until late - **Diabetic retinopathy** — a leading cause of blindness, preventable with control - **Dry eye syndrome** — aggravated by screens and AC ## Eye Health Tips 1. **20-20-20 rule** — every 20 min, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds 2. **Blink consciously** when on screens 3. **Eat for your eyes** — carrots, leafy greens, eggs, fish 4. **Wear UV-protective sunglasses** outdoors 5. **Control blood sugar and blood pressure** — both affect eye health 6. **Never sleep in contact lenses** ## Eye Exam Schedule - Children: First exam at 6 months, then at 3 years, then before school - Adults: Every 1–2 years - Diabetics: Annual dilated eye exam (mandatory) - Over 60: Annually for glaucoma and cataract check ## Warning Signs — See a Doctor Immediately - Sudden vision loss - Floaters and flashes of light - Eye pain or redness with vision change - Double vision **Ophthalmology department:** +91 93067 10615

Clear Vision: Everything You Need to Know About Eye Health

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