In cinema, the same scene has been used for decades to film a teacher or a middle-aged office man. A teacher wearing glasses is busy writing something in a notebook or register. At the same time a child comes and interrupts them for some work. The teacher's eyes look over the glasses at the child. Have you ever wondered why the teacher looked over the glasses at the child?
Such an eye condition called presbyopia in Gujarati language is due to negligence. In this, near vision becomes weak. To correct this, the teacher wears glasses. These glasses are necessary for reading books or notebooks, but for viewing distant objects, they have to be removed.
Presbyopia is an age-related problem that usually occurs after the age of 40. This problem occurs when the elasticity of the lens of our eyes decreases. Options such as glasses, contact lenses and surgery are already available to correct this. Now, for some time now, there has been a discussion in India about the eye drop Presvu as a treatment option.
today' Health water In ' we will talk about presbyopia. You will also learn that-
- What do presbyopia statistics say in the country and the world?
- What are its symptoms?
- What are its risk factors?
- What kind of lifestyle can prevent presbyopia?
What is presbyopia?
The peculiarity of our eyes is that the objects we see or read change their focus according to the distance. This means that the lenses of the eyes are elastic. When presbyopia occurs, the eyes' ability to change focus is lost. This causes nearsightedness and problems with reading and writing.
Presbyopia in the country and the world According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, 180 million people worldwide are affected by presbyopia. Even in India this figure is very large. Let's look at the graphic.
A growing market for correcting presbyopia eye conditions Data Bridge Market Research released statistics related to Presbyopia in the year 2021. It was reported that people worldwide spend US$9441 million on tests, corrections, lenses and medications for eyes affected by presbyopia. It is also estimated that this cost will increase at a compounded rate of 4.90% over the next seven years. This means that at the rate at which presbyopia cases are increasing, by the year 2029, people will spend 13.84 billion US dollars on it worldwide.
What are the symptoms of presbyopia? The most common symptoms of presbyopia appear in most people around the age of 40. Because of this, the ability to read or do close work gradually decreases. What are its other features, see in the graphic.
Our eyes have natural cameras. Our eyes are like cameras. Capturing a picture with a camera requires changing the lens for near and far objects, while the lens of our eyes has the ability to autofocus.
With increasing age, this lens of the eyes gradually loses its elasticity. Therefore, due to presbyopia, there is difficulty in focusing. Usually this problem starts after the age of 40 years. However, sometimes a poor lifestyle can also lead to premature presbyopia.
What are the risk factors for premature presbyopia? Its main risk factor is age above 40 years. While the condition can occur before the age of 40 due to a risky lifestyle, certain medications and medical conditions. This is called premature presbyopia.
Diseases like anemia, heart related diseases and diabetes are its major risk factors. Apart from this, medications for depression, allergies and psychosis can also cause premature presbyopia.
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How is presbyopia cured? There is no cure for presbyopia. However, some treatments are available to improve vision. The condition is treated based on the individual's health, lifestyle and preferences. Following are the methods for its correction.
- Wear glasses of appropriate power
- Wearing contact lenses in the eyes
- By doing an eye operation
- With the help of eye drops
How to avoid premature presbyopia Presbyopia is not a disease. This is a condition that arises with age. So there is no sure way to stop it. Over time the ability to see near objects becomes impaired.
However, efforts can certainly be made to prevent premature presbyopia. Follow a good lifestyle for this. Eat nutritious food and get your eyes checked regularly. If you go out in the sun, wear sunglasses to protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet rays. Eat foods rich in nutrients essential for eye health, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and lutein. For this, carrots, spinach, tomatoes, oranges and green vegetables should be eaten.
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