Presbyopia, in which the accommodative power is reduced due to the decrease in the elasticity of the lens, is a naturally occurring phenomenon with increasing age. In addition to visual impairment at close range, various symptoms such as blurred vision, fatigue, and headaches appear. The symptoms of presbyopia are usually first felt in the 40s and 50s, and the symptoms become more severe as the age increases. However, recently, various environmental factors, such as excessive use of IT devices such as smartphones and tablets, put a burden on the control of the lens and act as a factor that stimulates the eyes. It has been advanced a lot, and it is said that the incidence rate of young presbyopia patients is increasing every year.
These symptoms of presbyopia are not easy to recognize. Even if symptoms appear, if you think that it is simply eye fatigue and neglect it without any special management or if you continue to practice habits that worsen your eye health, the symptoms will get worse, and in severe cases, the risk of eye diseases such as dry eye syndrome and macular degeneration increases. Therefore, it can be said that it is the most important thing to prevent presbyopia by regularly implementing various management habits that are helpful for eye health, recognizing and improving the environmental factors that aggravate symptoms. So, today, let’s take a look at the various care methods that can help prevent this aging of the eyes one by one.
Various management habits to prevent aging of the eyes
1. Controlling the use of IT devices
The increase in the use of IT devices such as smartphones and tablets further stimulates the eyes and increases fatigue, and is known to be the factor that has the greatest influence on the incidence of presbyopia among young people. In particular, the blue light emitted from the screen of the smartphone has a short wavelength and acts as a factor that aggravates eye fatigue. In addition, staring at a small screen for a long time reduces the number of blinking, which causes dry eyes and promotes presbyopia.
Therefore, in order to prevent young presbyopia, it is recommended to properly control the use of the smartphone, and to reduce eye strain, it is recommended to take a break for at least 20 seconds after using the smartphone for 10 minutes. It is also important to blink frequently to prevent dry eye, especially in a dark room, as it is the main factor that aggravates dry eyes and fatigue.
2. Maintain an appropriate distance when using the monitor
When using the monitor, it is recommended to keep a distance of 40~70cm, and if you need to look at the monitor for a long time due to work or work, it is recommended to take a break of about 10 minutes every hour. When you rest your eyes, looking far away rather than looking closer is effective in relaxing the eye muscles, and closing your eyes is also known to help reduce eye fatigue. Also, it is known that if you rub your palms to generate heat and then do eye stretching by lightly pressing them over your eyes, the heat will relax the muscles and tension in your eyes, reducing eye fatigue and making your eyes comfortable.
3. UV protection
As it is known that one of the factors that destroys the tissue of the lens is exposure to strong ultraviolet rays, it is recommended to reduce exposure to strong ultraviolet rays, and to wear sunglasses or a hat when outdoors. Sunglasses are said to have a 100% UV protection factor of the lens, and it is recommended that they cover the eyes sufficiently, and a hat with a wide brim that can block sunlight is recommended.
4. Avoid frequent lens use
Frequent use of lenses is also known to adversely affect eye health, so it is recommended to adjust their use. And it is said that it is important to pay more attention to cleaning and hygiene when using it. In addition, it is important to limit the use of low-cost colored lenses whose safety has not been confirmed, as it can worsen eye health and cause dryness.
5. Controlling alcohol consumption and quitting smoking
Drinking alcohol causes dehydration, drying out the eyes, and lowering the concentration of antioxidants, which accelerates the aging process of the eyes. do. Smoking is also known to cause dry eyes, so it is recommended to quit smoking. In addition, dry indoor environment is also a factor that causes dry eyes, so it is recommended to pay attention to proper humidity control, and it is recommended to avoid direct exposure to wind from air conditioners and heaters.
6. Eat foods that are good for your eyes
It is also a good way to eat a variety of foods that are good for eye health to prevent eye aging. Eat a variety of foods, such as spinach, kale, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, beans, pumpkin, blueberries, aronia, bilberries, and kale, which are rich in vitamin A, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and anthocyanins. it is important to do.
Various foods introduced are said to help prevent eye aging and dryness because they not only maintain the health of the eyes and epithelial cells, but also protect the eyes by absorbing strong light and blue light.
7. Regular eye exams
In order to prevent presbyopia and at the same time prevent eye diseases such as dry eye syndrome and macular degeneration caused by presbyopia, it is important to visit an ophthalmologist on a regular basis and receive regular checkups. In particular, it is important to receive appropriate examination and treatment through a visit to the hospital if related symptoms such as blurred and cloudy eyes, headache and dizziness, etc. continue to occur.
