Eye problems are very common and can affect anyone at any age, even though they are usually more prevalent as one grows older. Learn more about them and how you can take care of your eyes.
Do you know what creates the most blindness in U.S. adults? It is an eye condition caused by diabetes, called diabetic retinopathy. Many people have minor eye problems, for example eye strain, irritated eyes, or itchy, scaly eyelids. These conditions may be ongoing (chronic) but usually are not severe.
It's estimated that up to thirty percent of working adults have vision abnormalities (such as short or long sightedness) which have never even been diagnosed or have not been given enough attention.
Caring of your eyes and your health is what it takes to preventing sight impairment. It is expected for the eyes to be irritated or have a scratchy sensation. Pain rarely occurs unless there has been an injury.
You may be able to request that your hirer provides regular eye examinations. Tell your ophthalmologist about the vision changes you have been feeling. He or she can give you advice on preventing eye problems.
