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Thursday 09 February 2023
Books – Muhammad Amin:
Dry eye is one of the health problems that it is easy to reduce the risk of infection by following a set of instructions, including quitting some wrong habits.
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In this regard, Dr. Yasser Kamel, a consultant ophthalmologist, said that dry eye is a disease in which the lacrimal glands produce a small amount of tears or stop producing them completely.
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Yasser added that dry eye infection can be inferred through some symptoms, most notably:
Eye redness.
Eye burning.
Light sensitivity.
– The feeling of a foreign body inside the eyelid.
Blurred vision.
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To prevent dry eyes, a consultant ophthalmologist recommended the following:
– Wear protective glasses before leaving the house in windy or cold weather, because exposure to cold air and dust are common causes of dry eyes.
– Reducing the number of hours of using electronic boards, such as computers and mobile phones, because looking at screens for a long time threatens the eyes with dehydration and stress.
– Get away from the computer every 20 minutes, to give the eye a sufficient rest.
– Using moisturizing drops, due to their effective ability to protect the eye from dryness.
Quit smoking and stay away from smokers, because smoke from cigarettes negatively affects eye health.
Follow a healthy diet rich in vitamin A, as it helps moisturize the eyes and improve vision.
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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, omega-3 fatty acids play a major role in preventing dry eyes, due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
Omega-3s are found in many foods, such as fatty fish, nuts, flaxseeds, and olive oil.
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