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Eye Health -Preventive Path
General preventive measures against Diseases of the Eyes
The red arrows(↓←) and red printed factors are the facilitating points for diseases whereas the blue arrows(↑←) and blue printed factors are the ameliorating or mitigating points
Causes
- Genetic
- Congenital
- Infections
- Injuries
- Other medical conditions in the body
- Allegies ↓ ↑
- Counter factors
- SeeChildren Preventive Path
- Lead a health conscious lifestyle
- Comply with recommended immunization programs in authorized medical facilities in your locality
- Make 'safety' your watch word as a way of life
- Report illnesses promptly to authorized medical facilities with which you cooperate to manage such conditions
← Risk Factors
- Smoking
- Taking alcohol
- Poor nutrition
- Direct/continuous exposure to light source or/and ultraviolet radiation
- Aging
- Spending several hours routinely reading, watching televisions, computers and similar electronic gadgets
- Other medical conditions (like hypertention, diabetes mellitus and heart diseases)
- Lack of physical activity
- Harmful traditional beliefs and practices
← Lifestyle measures
- Avoid direct/prolong exposure to light and sources of ultraviolet (uv) radiation eg sun
- You can wear sunglasses, preferably close fitting wrap-around ones to mitigate direct uv and atmospheric polution exposure to the eyes
- You can wear a hat in addition to above to create added protection when outdoors
- Regular (yearly) routine general medical screening
- Report illness early to authorized medical facilities
- Avoid alcohol as much as possible
- Avoid smoking and smoking environment
- At least 30minutes of exercise(like walking) per day
- Delibrate efforts at eating locally available nutritious and healthy foods
- Drink water liberally daily (at least 3litres for adults and 0.05Litre per Kg for children)
- Discuss your traditional beliefs and practices regarding your health with your doctor in order to avoid harmful practices
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Human Disease Processes
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- Early hospital visit when ill
← Risk Factors
- Poorly nourished persons
- Emotional Stress
← Lifestyle measures
- Healthy and nutritious diet lifestyle
- Report your emotional stress to your doctor, meanwhile visit lordsforerunner.org
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Disability
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- Early initiation of rehabilitation program
← Risk Factors
- Late reporting of illness or eye problem to the hospital
← Lifestyle measures
- Early hospital visit when ill
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Death
← Risk Factors
- Unhealthy lifestyle
← Lifestyle measures
- Healthy lifestyle