The doctor shared useful habits for maintaining eyesight.

During their lifetime, most people's eyesight deteriorates. About what needs to be done to save it, August 9, "Gazeta.Anton Kazantsev, ophthalmologist and General Director of VISTA Ophthalmological Center, told Ru.

"The first and most underestimated habit is the "20-20-20 rule." <...> The essence of the rule is simple: look up from the screen every 20 minutes and look at an object 20 m away for 20 seconds. <...> Studies confirm that this practice reduces the risk of myopia progression," the doctor shared.

Kazantsev also recommended using the technique of conscious blinking, especially when a person is at a desk at the monitor. According to the ophthalmologist, when a person looks at the screen, he starts to blink five times less, which makes his eyes start to get tired. Blinking slowly 10-15 times away from the monitor will help restore the eyes and prevent their dryness.

According to the expert, light control is also important for preserving human vision. A strong light drop causes the pupils to periodically dilate and contract, which can cause muscle strain.

People cannot do without food products that are good for eyesight.

"Carrots are useful, but they are not the main defender of vision. Lutein and zeaxanthin, pigments that accumulate in the retina and filter harmful blue light, are found in spinach, eggs, and avocados. And omega-3 fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) reduces the risk of dry eye syndrome by 30%," the ophthalmologist advised.

And of course, you can not do without training the eye muscles, according to the doctor.

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Earlier, on August 7, ophthalmologist Anton Kazantsev said that the main causes of vision loss are related to age and chronic diseases, as well as digitalization. The expert noted that in people over 40 years of age, the main reason for the decrease in visual acuity is age—related hyperopia, or presbyopia. In addition, the cause may be chronic diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, and vascular diseases.

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