Eight common reasons behind poor eyesight

April 15,2022. (Anuradha Kapoor)

When a person’s eyesight is poor, they suffer from myopia, also known as short sightedness, which causes far distant things to appear blurry. Teenagers who ignore the signs develop partial blindness, which cannot be corrected with protective glasses or contact lenses.

Symptoms that your eyesight is deteriorating that require special attention include:

Headache- Having head pain frequently while studying, reading a book, using devices, or even sitting idle is a cause for concern.

Double vision- If you experience double vision while watching television, using mobile phones or computers, or reading very small characters, you should see an eye specialist.

There are a number of common causes for poor vision.

· Eyes on screen- Today’s teenagers use electronic devices excessively, resulting in stains on their eyes and subsequent deterioration of their vision.

· Rubbing hands on eyes- Some people have a propensity of rubbing their hands on their eyes, which can lead to eye infections. Those hands are sometimes filthy, containing bacteria that might cause infection. If you wipe your eyes, make sure your hands are clean and prefer to use a cotton cloth to avoid infection.

· Poor diet—not only junk food, but also eating too much and too soon—is a major contributor to poor vision. Include vitamins and minerals in your diet to improve your vision – spinach, strawberries, carrots, broccoli, and so on.

· Neglecting to wear protective eyewear or sunglasses when going outside in the sun- Directing UV sun rays into your eyes without wearing protective eyewear or sunglasses is extremely detrimental to your eyesight and can even cause partial blindness.

· Less hydrated- The human body requires a certain quantity of water for movement, and when that amount is depleted, it begins to impact bodily parts, with the eyes being the most vulnerable.

· Smoking—Smoking on a regular basis harms the eyes by allowing ashes to enter the eyes, causing further vision loss.

· Maintaining a healthy weight- If you are overweight or obese, your eyesight will deteriorate.

· Regular check-ups- To avoid developing bad eyesight, have a regular check-up every six months, which will provide you with a health report.