The Corona virus, which has terrified the world during the past three years, has caused a new wave of eye problems and poor vision among people, according to what specialist doctors have concluded.
According to what was reported by the British newspaper “Daily Mirror”, specialist ophthalmologists concluded that “remote work and working from home have led to the spread of poor vision and an increase in the number of people suffering from eye diseases, while doctors resorted to giving urgent advice to people in order to protect their eyes.” diseases and maintain their visual abilities.
Scientists say that reports of myopia and vision problems are on the rise, especially since the emergence of Corona in early 2020, as the World Health Organization reported that 2.2 billion people around the world suffer from vision problems, at least half of which could have been prevented. According to what was reported by “Daily Mirror”.
But ophthalmologists say that there are some healthy habits that can limit vision problems later in life. Ophthalmologist Dr. Jorn Sloat Jørgensen believes that the “Covid-19” epidemic caused by the Corona virus may have exacerbated eye problems due to the shift towards working from home. Yet, studies predict that nearly 5 billion people could be affected by myopia by 2050, i.e. nearly half of the world’s population.
However, one doctor said that stopping smoking and following a healthy diet can help prevent these diseases. Dr. Evelyn Mensah, Consultant in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery at Middlesex Central Hospital in Britain, stressed the importance of following a healthy, balanced diet in order to reduce the risk of severe eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which affects a person’s central vision.
Dr. Mensah suggested incorporating green leafy vegetables into the diet to ensure that the person gets an ample amount of the appropriate vitamins to maintain eye health. This is due to the presence of vitamin K, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which are natural pigments found in vegetables such as spinach and kale, which are beneficial for the retina, which is responsible for processing what the eye sees directly.
Dr Mensah added: “Vitamins A, C and E are also beneficial, so a person should eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. If you have a family history of age-related macular degeneration, ask your GP about taking supplements.” Dr. Mensah also urged smokers to consider quitting smoking to maintain their eye health.
“Quitting smoking is a modifiable factor that can reduce the risk of developing some eye diseases,” she said. For those keen to quit smoking, the doctor recommends seeking support from their GP as there are many useful resources available. (Arabic)
2023-10-06 03:41:05
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