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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:
👁️ age-related macular degeneration
👁️ cataract
👁️ diabetic retinopathy
👁️ glaucoma
👁️ 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 👁️ 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 👁️ 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 👁️ 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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