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Healthy Eyes for Children

Eye Care tips for Children

• It is never too soon to take your child for an Eye examination, as we can examine children’s Eyes even if they are unable to read letters. You should aim to take children for their first Eye examination at least by the time they are three years old, especially if there is a family history of wearing glasses.
• Always make sure there is plenty of light when your child is doing their homework so they do not strain their Eyes to see.
• Always protect your child’s sight in the sun. There is increasing evidence to suggest that overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays (UV) can contribute to the development of Cataracts, age-related Macular Degeneration and Ocular melanoma (Eye Cancer).
• Make sure they eat their greens! Eating yellow fruits and green vegetables which contain substances called lutein and zeaxanthin could help protect against some Eye conditions, in particular cataracts and age-related Macular Degeneration.
• If your child is computer crazy or a bookworm ensure they take regular breaks from such close work. Although there is no conclusive evidence to suggest either activity causes visual problems or spectacle powers, they can certainly lead to tired, red and sore Eyes.
• When your child is playing certain sports, such as badminton, squash or swimming, get them to wear protective goggles so they don’t risk a dangerous Eye injury.

Healthy Eyes for Children

Eye care tips for children

• It is never too soon to take your child for an eye examination, as we can examine children’s eyes even if they are unable to read letters. You should aim to take children for their first eye examination at least by the time they are three years old, especially if there is a family history of wearing glasses.
• Always make sure there is plenty of light when your child is doing their homework so they do not strain their eyes to see.
• Always protect your child’s sight in the sun. There is increasing evidence to suggest that over-exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays (UV) can contribute to the development of cataracts, age-related maculardegeneration and ocular melanoma (eye cancer).
• Make sure they eat their greens! Eating yellow fruits and green vegetables which contain substancescalled lutein and zeaxanthin could help protect against some eye conditions, in particularcataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
• If your child is computer crazy or a bookworm ensure they take regular breaks from such close work. Although there is no conclusive evidence to suggest either activity causes visual problems or spectacle powers, they can certainly lead to tired, red and sore eyes.
• If your child is computer crazy or a bookworm ensure they take regular breaks from such close work. Although there is no conclusive evidence to suggest either activity causes visual problems or spectacle powers, they can certainly lead to tired, red and sore eyes.
• When your child is playing certain sports, such as badminton, squash or swimming, get them to wear protective goggles so they don’t risk a dangerous eye injury.

Dr. Parul Sharma- Senior Eye Specialist in Gurgaon

How safe are your sunglass?

It’s important to look for sunglasses that are not only cool but that are also going to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays. Ultraviolet exposure is at its peak when we are at high altitudes, snow-covered landscapes, bright sandy beaches, or near reflective bodies of water.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for shades:

• Dark coloured sunglasses don’t necessarily protect you better. It’s a special coating on the lens that makes them safe, not their darkness.
• Ordinary sunglasses make the situation WORSE! The dark lenses cause the pupils to dilate, allowing more of the dangerous UVA radiation to damage the lens and the retina

• All sunglasses are not the same. Effective sunglasses should block both UVA and UVB radiation. The sunglasses must be measured to block 99% to 100% of UVA or UV400 (400 nm is the wavelength of UVA radiation). These rays are the ultraviolet parts of sunlight that can harm your eyes.
• Remember that wearing sunglasses that don’t block out these rays can be worse than not wearing any at all.
• Look for sunglasses that are close fitting as they help stop light getting round the edges – wraparound shades and large lenses are good too.
• Plastic lenses are often better than glass ones as they are lighter and are harder to break. They have to be maintained well as they scratch more easily then glass
• Don’t be fooled by the price – more expensive shades might be more fashionable but may not give more protection.
• Brown, amber and grey lenses usually give better protection than other colours.

Patient Guide to Eye Examination:

Adults

If you are an adult without risk factors for eye disease, it is recommended that you have an eye examination

• At least once between the ages 20 and 39
• Every two years between ages 40 and 64
• Every year if you are 65 or older.
• If you have a family history of glaucoma or history of diabetes, you should be examined every year after 40
• People with diabetes should get an eye examination done at least once a year