Ophthalmologist named the reasons for the decrease in vision in Russians

Ophthalmologist Anton Kazantsev said on Thursday, August 7, that the main causes of vision loss are related to age and chronic diseases, as well as digitalization.

In an interview with Radio 1, the doctor noted that in people over 40, the main reason for the decrease in visual acuity is age—related hyperopia or presbyopia. This is due to a change in the elasticity of the lens and is expressed in difficulty when reading at close range or working with small objects.

In addition, the cause may be chronic diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, and vascular diseases. They affect the optic nerve, the retina of the eye and directly on vision. Excessive exercise may also be to blame for decreased vision, as people spend a lot of time at the computer or reading in poor lighting conditions.

Fundus: why hot weather negatively affects vision

Experts told us how to choose sunglasses and whether it is possible to swim in lenses.

On August 5, ophthalmologist Gunwa Al-Turk said that crying when you want to is good not only for the psyche, but also for eye health. As he writes KP.ru the doctor urged not to hold back tears. According to her, tears protect the eyes from infections and damage, maintain the smooth surface of the cornea, notes 360.ru .

Holding back tears can lead to impaired eye hydration, eye muscle tension, and psychosomatic consequences such as impaired blood supply to the retina and optic nerve.

At the end of July, ophthalmologist Anna Solovey told how to protect your eyes from excessive stress in the summer. According to her, you can use moisturizing drops, but their use should be carried out strictly on the recommendation of a doctor.

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