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For your eyes only Dr Raishi Mohan |
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EYES are the smallest and greatest of all cameras ever conceptualized or produced. Imagine a self-regulating, self-processing, 3D instant video camera with in-built auto-focusing, with a full colour range and balance which takes continuous pictures, without shake or tilt even while moving itself and while tracking a moving object! Moreover, the eye-brain connection maintains a visual memory bank of all we see, interlinks it with all we hear, and is able to retrieve image data instantaneously. What a wonderful gift to mankind, THE GIFT OF SIGHT! We must all be grateful to the Almighty for this masterpiece of perfection. It is the most precious of ones’ possessions and we must take care of it. Nature has taken great care to protect the eyes. They are set within bony sockets guarding them all around. The eyelids protect the eyes from in front, by reflex bunking and closure and the eyelashes keep off fine dust and flying particles from entering. The lids also shield the eyes from the glare of strong light and clean the front surface like a windshield wiper. The tear glands provide tears for lubrication and smooth action of the lids and for washing away some irritants. The constant movement of the eyelids distributes the tear fluid evenly and thus keeps the eyeballs moist and clean. Tears also help to combat minor infections and provide a mirror-smooth surface of optical quality. The objects we see in our field of vision are focused on the photoreceptive retina by the clear cornea and the crystalline lens. From the retina, electrical messages of the image are carried by the optic nerve to a specialized visual cortex of the brain. The brain processes the impulses received from both eyes and links it with previous memory so that we are able to see, recognize, appreciate and correlate the image with the name etc of the object. Most eye diseases are either preventable or curable if taken care of properly. Let us see how? Just read these Do’s & Don’ts carefully and follow them. |
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Do’s
. Wash your eyes with fresh clean water in the morning and at night. Use own clean towel to wipe.. Use tinted or dark glasses, of good quality in the Sun to protect from the effect of ultra-violet rays.. Take fresh, leafy vegetables, salads and fruits to keep your eyes healthy. Carrots, mangoes, and papaya are very good for the eyes.. Keep a distance of 10 to 12 inches while reading a book. The light should preferably come from above or slightly left.. Watch television at a minimum distance of 8-10 feet (for 20"-25" TV) and keep at least one light switched on in the room.. While working on the computer keep level of the monitor at or slightly lower than your eye level. Blink frequently while working and take rest for 2 minutes after every half hour of computer use.. Protect your eyes from smoke, dust and direct sun rays.. Self-medication can damage the eyes. It is better to consult an ophthalmologist in case of any injury, infection, allergy etc.. Use antibiotics and steroids only for the period they are prescribed by the doctor. Long term use can be injurious to the eye.Don’ts . Don’t rub your eyes if a foreign body (FB) enters your eyes. Wash your eyes 3-4 times, Remove FB gently with clean handkerchief if easily visible. Apply antibiotic eye ointment and rest for 10-15 minutes by closing your eyes. Consult eye specialist.. Avoid reading in moving trains & buses. Reading while lying down also causes strain on eyes.. Do not gaze at the Sun or the Solar eclipse. You may see reflection of sun light transiently through water held in your hands while doing Surya Namaskar.. Do not stop treatment of glaucoma, blood pressure, diabetes, hypertension etc without doctor’s advice.. Do not use eye medicines after expiry dates or after they have been opened and kept for 4 to 6 weeks.. Prolonged use of eye medicines containing steroids can lead to Cataract formation, Glaucoma and fungal infections.. Do not forget routine check-ups if you have a family history of myopia, glaucoma, cataract, diabetes and hypertension.. Do not ignore symptoms like eye strain, headaches, flashes of light, floaters, blurring of vision and watering, redness and discharge from the eyes. |