Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Cataracts are one of the causes blindness the most common. This disease is clouding of the eye lens which should be clear. However, there are various ways to prevent cataracts that can be done.
If likened to a cataract patient, they see the world like a limited eye view due to a foggy window. This will make it difficult for the patient to read (not because of minus eyes), to drive a car (especially at night), and to do other activities.
Quoting Mayo Clinic, Most cataracts develop slowly and don’t interfere with your vision in the first place. But over time, cataracts will eventually interfere with your vision.
Initially, glasses and stronger lighting can help you treat cataracts. But if the visual disturbances interfere with your usual activities, you may need cataract surgery. Fortunately, cataract surgery is generally a safe and effective procedure.
How to prevent cataracts
Unfortunately, until now there has been no research that proves how to prevent cataracts or inhibit cataract development. However, there are several ways to prevent cataracts.
1. Perform regular eye examinations
An eye exam can help detect cataracts and other eye problems at their earliest stages before it’s too late.
2. Quit smoking
Quoting WebMD, smoking is not only bad for the heart and lungs, but also the eyes. Smoking will add free radicals to the eyes. Smoking will kill positive compounds that are healthy for the eyes and also cause toxins that cause cataracts.
3. Choose healthy foods
Many fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants to aid eye health. Various foods that contain vitamins C and E may help prevent cataracts.
4. Healthy diet
A recent study has shown that a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals is associated with a reduced risk of cataracts.
5. Wear sunglasses
UV rays actually contribute to the development of cataracts. Wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet B (UVB) rays when you are outdoors.
6. Reduce alcohol use
Excessive alcohol use can increase the risk of cataracts.
7. Check blood sugar
If you have diabetes it is very important to keep your blood sugar under control.
These seven things can be a way to prevent cataracts that you can do yourself at home.
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