Beware Of 7 Daily Habits That Can Damage Vision

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JAKARTA - Eyes are one of the greatest gifts in our life. Through our eyes, we can see loved ones, reading books, watching movies, the surrounding environment to doing various daily activities.

However, some habits that are often done can actually damage eye health. If left unchecked, this has the potential to cause serious problems to loss of sight. Indeed, there are eye diseases that are congenital or hereditary in nature, but many also arise due to small habits that damage eye health.

Here are 7 habits that should be avoided so that the eyes stay healthy in the long term, as reported by the Summa Health page on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

1. Check the eye

Often checking the eyes can provide excessive pressure that risks sneering the Cinema. In addition, germs in the hands can enter the eyes and trigger infections such as conjunctivitis (red eye / eyepink). If the eyes feel itchy, try a cold compress or rinse with clean water or saline.

2. Too Long To Look At The Scene

On average, adults spend 7 hours per day in front of digital devices (American Optometric Association). Children are not much different. This habit triggers digital eyetrain: headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes and difficulty sleeping. Use the 20-20 rule every 20 minutes, take your view for 20 seconds to the object as far as 20 feet about 6 meters.

3. Don't wear Sunglasses

UV light not only damages the skin, but also the eyes. Without protection, the risk of cataracts, pterigium ( broil grows in the eyes) to cancer on the petals and around the eyes increases. Choose sunglasses with UV99 '100% protection and use it even though the weather is cloudy.

4. Ignoring Eye Protecters

When cutting grass, working on a house project, cleaning with chemicals, or swimming, the eyes need special protection. Without that, the risk of injury is quite large. Use protective glasses every time there is potential for foreign objects or fluids to enter the eyes.

5. Bad diet

Eyes also need nutrition. Vitamins C, E, zinc, and omega-3 are mostly found in green vegetables, seafood, nuts, and fresh fruit. Don't forget to drink enough water. Dehydration can dry, red, and itchy eyes. At least 8 glasses of water per day.

6. Smoking

In addition to increasing the risk of heart disease and lung cancer, smoking also accelerates eye damage. Smokers are more susceptible to macular, cataract, and glaukuma degeneracy. It's never too late to stop. Consult with doctors about smoking stopped therapy.

7. Rarely check the eyes

The American Optometric Association recommends thorough eye examinations every 2 years, depending on age and health conditions.

This examination is not only a matter of the sharpness of vision, but also monitoring the retina, blood vessels, and optical nerves. Many eye disease has only been detected when it is severe and difficult to treat.

It is better to regularly check your eyes and establish relationships with eye specialists to maintain long-term vision.