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Oct 12, 2022, 15 tweets

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Today is #WorldSightDay.
#DYK More than 2 billion people have near or distance vision impairment.

In at least 1 billion – or almost half – of these cases, vision impairment could have been prevented

There are simple ways to take care of your eyes.🧡

Globally, the leading causes of vision impairment are:
πŸ‘οΈ age-related macular degeneration
πŸ‘οΈ cataract
πŸ‘οΈ diabetic retinopathy
πŸ‘οΈ glaucoma
πŸ‘οΈ uncorrected refractive errors

Young children with early onset severe vision impairment can experience delayed motor, language, emotional, social and cognitive development, with lifelong consequences.

Get your πŸ‘οΈ checked.

Vision impairment severely impacts the quality of life among adult populations.

Adults with vision impairment often have lower workforce participation rates and higher rates of depression and anxiety.

In the case of older adults, vision impairment can contribute to social isolation, difficulty walking, a higher risk of falls and fractures, and a greater likelihood of early entry into nursing or care homes bit.ly/2EovhLo

Follow these tips for healthy eyes bit.ly/2EovhLo

Take regular breaks when you are reading or using your mobile devices for a long time to prevent eye strain or dry eyes bit.ly/2EovhLo

Wear sunglasses and brimmed hat when outdoor to reduce UV exposure that can damage your eyes bit.ly/2EovhLo

Do not use eye medication that does not belong to you bit.ly/2EovhLo

Wear eye protection when you are working with tools and chemicals that could damage your eyes bit.ly/2EovhLo

Know your family history.
Someone in your family has eye disease? Report this when you have your eye exam bit.ly/2EovhLo

Rinse your eyes immediately following exposure to hazardous chemicals bit.ly/2EovhLo

Smoking increases your risk of developing serious πŸ‘οΈ conditions, like age-related macular degeneration and cataracts that causes permanent vision loss if untreated #NoTobacco

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Smokers could develop age-related macular degeneration up to 5.5 years earlier than non-smokers, making it difficult to the πŸ‘οΈ and do everyday tasks like driving and reading #NoTobacco bit.ly/3yy7Lo3

People exposed to secondhand smoke are twice as likely to develop age-related macular degeneration #NoTobacco bit.ly/3yy7Lo3

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