Eye Care

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​👓 Why Is Eye Care Important?

• Prevents vision loss and blindness

• Detects eye diseases early, even before symptoms start

• Supports overall quality of life (reading, driving, working)

• Helps manage chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension that affect vision

 

Symptoms of Eye Problems

Watch for these signs:

• Blurred or double vision

• Eye pain or pressure

• Redness or swelling

• Light sensitivity

• Itchy, watery, or dry eyes

• Floaters or flashes of light

• Sudden loss of vision

• Difficulty seeing at night

 

Diagnosis of Eye Conditions

Eye doctors (optometrists or ophthalmologists) use the following:

• Visual acuity test – Measures how well you see

• Slit lamp exam – Views the front of the eye

• Tonometry – Measures eye pressure for glaucoma

• Dilated eye exam – Looks at retina and optic nerve

• OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) – Scans retina layers

• Retinal imaging – Checks for diabetic or age-related damage

 

Side Effects of Eye Treatments

TreatmentPossible Side Effects

Eye drops (e.g. for glaucoma)Redness, stinging, blurred vision

LASIK surgeryDry eyes, glare, halos at night

Cataract surgeryInfection, swelling (rare and treatable)

Oral steroids for eye inflammationWeight gain, high blood pressure (if used long term)

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Eye Care and Prevention Tips

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Protect your vision with these habits:

• Get a comprehensive eye exam every 1–2 years

• Wear sunglasses with UV protection

• Limit screen time and follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 mins, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds)

• Eat a diet rich in eye-friendly nutrients (leafy greens, carrots, omega-3s)

• Manage diabetes and blood pressure

• Don’t rub your eyes or share makeup

• Use protective eyewear for sports or hazardous jobs

• Keep contact lenses clean and used as directed