Eye health an important matter for all

ARE you one of the millions of people around the world walking around with a sight-threatening disease?

Unless you have your eyes checked regularly by a professional, you might not even be aware that your sight is in danger. Some diseases like glaucoma, have no warning signs. Instead, vision deteriorates silently and painlessly until it results in total blindness, But, if glaucoma’s detected early enough and is correctly treated, vision loss and blindness may be prevented.

Eyesight’s one of the most precious gifts a person can have. That’s why people are encouraged to have their eyes checked in October, during Eye Care Awareness Month.

Many people don’t pay much attention to their eyesight or the health of their eyes. It’s unfortunate, as 80% of blindness is avoidable. Most eye conditions can be successfully treated if detected early.

Remember to take practical measures to protect your eyes against injuries.

Do not get blue about pink eyes

CONJUNCTIVITIS is often called pink eyes and is inflammation or infection of the membrane lining the eye and eyelids (the conjunctiva). Treatment of conjunctivitis depends on the cause, but is usually effective if treated timeously.

Good hygiene can help its prevention and re-infection such as keeping your hands away from your eyes and diligent hand washing, changing pillowcases frequently, not sharing eye cosmetics, towel or handkerchiefs and proper handling and cleaning of contact lenses.

Be careful when you have blisters as touching your eyes after contact with a fever blister can give you pink eyes.