Recently induced work from home mode has significantly increased our exposure to screen time more than ever. Though there are several benefits of Working from Home, one major con to be addressed is the increased stress on the eyes due to long exposure to harmful rays of the monitor and that too combined with the age-related weakness suffered by eyes, it has become a topic of utmost concern.
People entering their middle age i.e., their 40’s are at higher risk of developing permanent damage due to their age-related vision loss and thus making it most important for them to monitor their eye health. It must be their first priority to take care of deteriorating eyes.
With lack of care and continuous stress, the aging eyes become weak, the lens becomes denser, thus impacting the natural focus to an extent that the person cannot focus on the closer objects clearly. The pupil also reacts slowly to the changes in light and thus the person requires more light in the surroundings for better clarity of vision.
Also, as the vision changes with age, the eyes produce less fluid making them feel dry.
Common vision problems faced by the people of 40s requiring attention are:
- Age-related farsightedness is known as Presbyopia – having blurred vision even when looking at close objects with glasses causing headaches, eyestrain, and need for more light while reading.
- Dry eyes – Requires frequent lubrication of eyes.
- Visibility of small spots/black spots indicate chances of developing glaucoma.
With the onset of the 40s, the eyes start to weaken and the rate of deterioration for the eyes also increases with aging. These issues should not be taken lightly, and one should take care of eye health on a regular basis.
One must take care of their eyes after the 40s and visit for a thorough eye checkup at least on an annual basis and must give priority to any kind of changes perceived in the vision, prevention is always better than cure and the feedback from an eye specialist will help to prevent any age-related damage of the eyes thus making your vision safe and preserve it for a longer time by addressing the issues and prevent any damage caused by stressed lifestyle.
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