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Significance of World Sight Day • The eyes are invaluable organs that allow us to perceive the world, yet many neglect eye health, leading to preventable diseases. • Regular eye check-ups are essential for early diagnosis and prevention. World Sight Day, an annual event, raises global awareness about the importance of eye care and preventing avoidable blindness. • It emphasizes educating the public about common vision problems like cataracts, glaucoma, and refractive errors, many of which are treatable or preventable with timely intervention. • Eye Problems Statistics in India • Eye problems in India are a significant public health issue. Here are some key statistics: • Blindness: India is home to about 20% of the world's blind population, with approximately 8 million people affected by blindness. • Cataracts: The leading cause of blindness in India, cataracts account for around 66% of blindness cases. Over 5 million cataract surgeries are performed annually, but many still lack access to treatment. • Glaucoma: An estimated 12 million people in India have glaucoma, with 90% of cases remaining undiagnosed due to lack of regular eye screenings. • Childhood Blindness: Around 320,000 children in India are blind, with common causes being cataracts, refractive errors, and vitamin A deficiency. • What Causes Eye Problems? • Infection, allergy, vitamin deficiency, chemical irritants, genetics, smoking etc are some of the common causes of eye problems • Cataract - Cause could be aging, hereditary, UV-Rays, dietary deficiency of Vitamin E, C , B, and proteins • Glaucoma - Glaucoma is an eye condition that occurs when the pressure inside the eye becomes too high, damaging the optic nerve. The optic nerve is crucial for vision, as it sends signals from the eye to the brain. • Xerophthalmia - This is the most common cause of blindness in children. It is caused due to Vitamin A deficiency • • Symptoms Associated with Eye Problems • Severe eye pain • Change in vision or sudden loss of vision • Floaters • Blurred vision • Watery and red eyes • The foreign body inside the eye and trauma to the eye • • Treatment options • Glasses or Contact Lenses: Correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. • Medications: Eye drops or oral medications for conditions such as infections, glaucoma, or dry eyes. • Surgery: • Cataract Surgery: Removes cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial one. • Laser Surgery (LASIK): Corrects refractive errors. • Glaucoma Surgery: Reduces eye pressure to prevent further vision loss. • Lifestyle Changes: Managing conditions like diabetes to prevent complications like diabetic retinopathy. • Regular Eye Exams: Early detection and monitoring of conditions such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. • Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing vision loss and maintaining eye health. • #sightday #worldsightday #awareness #sight #connect2clinic #healthday #awarenesscampaign
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