Pay attention to your eyes and keep these useful tips in mind
EXTRA Diary: What is the importance of the visual examination?
Carolina Cárdenas: This examination must be done every year, we must take into account the patients' illnesses; There are some hypertensives, diabetics, or those who have systemic diseases. For example, those who suffer from diabetes are very likely to glaucoma, cataracts or even in more severe cases, may suffer from retinal detachment.
DE: What other care do you recommend?
CC: It is also important to take visual hygiene into account as many people currently work on the computer or use digital tablets, cell phones and television. As a precaution, antireflective lenses with a UV filter of 400 should be used, which is the minimum protection that must be taken or total UV filter.
Also for those types of people who are exposed to the sun, taking into account that the climate here in La Dorada is quite warm, they are recommended the photosensitive lenses that are indicated for those people who keep in the sun and simply for those who are They want to protect from the sun's rays.
DE: How often should you do visual checks?
CC: Generally the controls are recommended every year to prevent diseases or detect them in time, after a disease is detected periodic checks are made depending mainly on the patient.
DE: Do you have any advice for those who work in the office?
CC: Yes, you should take breaks and take into account the need to use protection. Avoid self-medicating with ophthalmic solutions if you feel discomfort or irritation in the eyes.
DE: What about the glasses that are bought on the street?
CC: It has become common for some people who have difficulties to go to any store and buy that kind of glasses, that's wrong. Keep in mind that this can increase the problem that the person has.
