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6 Eye health tips

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Our eye is very sensitive. And it is the most important part of our body. There are many diseases that can lead to vision loss. So, it is necessary to identify and treat eye disease as soon as possible. It is very important to take care of our eyes. There are many things to take care of your eyes. Maintain a balanced diet Regular Exercise Protective eyewear Avoid Smoking Avoid overusing Phone Give your eyes a rest 1. Maintain a balanced diet: M aintaining a balanced diet is being very important for our body. As our body needs calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and alternative nutrients. Talking about the most important sense organs, our eye. Your diet should include fruits and vegetables. Especially deep yellow and green leafy vegetables.  2. Regular Exercise:   Regular exercise is always good for our health. In this case, exercise may help to prevent or control many diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Because these diseases lead to some eye probl

What is Lag-Ophthalmos? | Etiology | complication | treatments

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 Lag-Ophthalmos This condition is characterized by the inability to close the eyelids voluntarily. Physiologically some people sleep with their eyes open (nocturnal lagophthalmos). Etiology It occurs in patients with paralysis of orbicularis oculi   muscles facial nerve palsy CN VII, Cicatricial contraction of the lids, Symblepharon - adhesion of eyelid to eyeball severe ectropion  - eyelid turns outward Marked proptosis Eyelid scarring Myxo-edema - hypothyroidism in adults Following over-resection of the levator palpebrae superior muscle for ptosis, and in comatose patients. Due to lack of blinking xerosis of the conjunctiva. Physiologically some people sleep with their eyes open (nocturnal lagophthalmos) in healthy individuals. Clinical features It is characterized by incomplete  The Closure of the palpebral aperture is associated with features of the causative disease. Complications Normally the cornea is covered by eyelids during sleep and is constantly kept moist by blinking movem