The eyes are the most vulnerable yet crucial organs in the human body. Protecting the eyes is the top concern for everyone. So, what can I do to prevent retinal diseases? To prevent common retinal diseases, it is necessary to maintain the following healthy living habits

Healthy Diet

   Smoking and a diet high in fat and cholesterol are closely related to retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and retinal vascular occlusion. Have a balanced diet, actively consume foods that are beneficial to retinal health, and appropriately supplement vitamins. Advocate quitting smoking and a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. However, it should be noted that one should not be picky about food. A completely vegetarian diet can easily lead to retinopathy related to vitamin B12 deficiency

Appropriate exercise

   Regularly looking into the distance relaxes the eye muscles and prevents myopia. Exposing yourself to nature and spending more time around green mountains and fields is beneficial to eye health. Exercise contributes to physical and mental well-being, but for people with high myopia and the elderly—who often have vitreous liquefaction—strenuous exercise is advisable to avoid, so as to reduce the risk of retinal detachment caused by such activity.

Avoid Eye Strain

   Teenagers should pay special attention to avoiding eye strain. Some parents believe that the progression of myopia does not pose additional risks. Little do they know that childhood myopia and long-term eye strain can develop into high myopia, which is highly likely to be complicated by severe fundus lesions. In addition to teenagers, people who need to maintain prolonged close-range vision—such as IT professionals, teachers, and accountants—should also focus on developing good eye habits. For example, after close-range study or work, they can relax their eyes by looking into the distance, doing eye exercises, or other eye-care methods

Maintain a Correct Sitting Posture

   Do not hunch over or slouch. The closer you get to your work or the more you lean over it, the easier it is to cause excessive tension in the ciliary muscles, leading to fatigue (and myopia)

Adequate Sleep

   Maintaining adequate sleep and a positive mindset is conducive to the health of the fundus. Disorders of the biological rhythm, long-term night driving, persistent anxiety, excessive fatigue, etc. may induce immune-related fundus diseases, central serous chorioretinopathy, etc

Have Regular Eye Examinations

   There are many types of eye diseases, which can occur in people of all age groups—eye diseases are no longer exclusive to the elderly. Fundus diseases directly damage the retina and optic nerve, and any delay in treatment will lead to irreversible damage to visual function. In mild cases, it may cause narrowed visual fields and blurred vision; in severe cases, it can result in permanent blindness. Therefore, regular fundus examinations are particularly important. As long as you conduct regular screenings, achieve early detection and early treatment, timely intervention can be realized.