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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 mitigating points.
Do now
Watch for
Get help if
- Do now: Use wrap-around UV-blocking sunglasses & hats outdoors, take screen breaks (20-20-20 rule), avoid eye rubbing, keep lenses/cases clean.
- Watch for: Persistent redness, pain, discharge, light sensitivity, flashes/floaters, blurred or reduced vision.
- Get help if: Sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, chemical splash, penetrating injury, or a foreign body that won’t flush out.
Eye care checklist (tap to expand)
Seek urgent care immediately if any of the following occur:
- Sudden vision loss or a “curtain” over vision, new flashes/floaters
- Severe eye pain, chemical splash, or penetrating eye injury
- Marked light sensitivity with headache/fever, or swelling that spreads
This information supports—not replaces—professional medical/ophthalmic advice. If you’re unsure or symptoms worsen, please seek care.
Causes
- Genetic
- Congenital
- Infections
- Injuries
- Other medical conditions in the body
- Allergies ↓ ↑
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Counter factors
- See Children Preventive Path
- Lead a health conscious lifestyle
- Comply with recommended immunization programs in authorized medical facilities in your locality
- Make “safety” your watchword 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 and/or ultraviolet radiation
- Aging
- Spending several hours routinely reading, watching televisions, computers and similar electronic gadgets
- Other medical conditions (like hypertension, diabetes mellitus and heart diseases)
- Lack of physical activity
- Harmful traditional beliefs and practices
← Lifestyle measures
- Avoid direct/prolonged exposure to light and sources of ultraviolet (UV) radiation (e.g., the sun)
- Wear sunglasses—preferably close-fitting wrap-around—to reduce UV and atmospheric pollution exposure
- Wear a hat in addition for 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 30 minutes of exercise (like walking) per day
- Deliberate efforts at eating locally available nutritious and healthy foods
- Drink water liberally daily (at least 3 litres for adults and for children, see Children Preventive Path)
- 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