Eye problems in women are becoming rampant day by day. It may be because of the fact that a woman’s body goes through many changes through the course of her life and these changes inadvertently affect her vision in different ways.Dr. Ajay Sharma, Chief Medical Direction and Founder, Eye Q Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, suggests young girls and women to take a few preventive measures to deter eye-related problems.
Regular check ups: Eye checkups are as important as physical checkups. Even if you don’t have power, you should still regularly get your eyes checked especially if you are close to 40. Cataract, dry eyes, glaucoma and retinopathy are a few common problems that are noticed among women. The best way is to be aware of the symptoms and consult a doctor in case of any discomfort in the eyes. In case there is any hereditary eye disease running in your family, you should know about it and keep in touch with your family ophthalmologist.
Care while home management: It is no secret that women run the household and they take care of the cleaning and maintenance. When it is one of those days which require you to use chemicals, cleaning agents, bleaches or fertilisers, shield your eyes using eye gear to protect them from any reaction. Also, wash your hands after the task. Even while handling power tools and dangerous objects, safety goggles will be our saviour.
Healthy diet: Your eyes need some vitamins and nutrients too. To keep them healthy, maintain a diet full of green leafy vegetables, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc and beta carotene. Additionally, vitamin C and vitamin A supplements can also improve your eyesight. But you should always consult your doctor before consuming supplements.
Precaution with cosmetics: Never use eye make up which has expired. Anything older than four months should be immediately dumped, aqueous products in particular. A product that you have used for years can cause allergies to. If there is any reaction like redness or itching after applying a product, stop using it and consult an ophthalmologist. And as a precautionary measure, avoid using anyone’s make up.
Eye care during pregnancy: Due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, 50% of the women experience some changes in their vision. Water retention and blood circulation along with hormonal changes affect the shape of your eyes, cornea in particular. Though these changes are temporary, but it is advised that you go to an optometrist to get a checkup. Your contact lenses and spectacles might not work as before and you would need a new pair. Other than that, doctors also prescribe eye drops to deal with dry eyes. For bigger problems like swelling and retinopathy, your doctor will take a different approach. Don’t be apprehensive about going to an optometrist because none of the procedures cause any harm to your baby.
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