As we Celebrates World Optometry Day 2022 on this 23rd Day of March which is a day set aside Annual to celebrate optometrists and eye care professionals worldwide, Dr. Shalom Annku, Optometrist at the Akuse Government Hospital give this 10 key informations about eye care.
- *A good eye sight is one of the basic necessities of life.
- *80% of our daily activities are enhanced by a good eye sight. Eg; our professions, effective communication and even just getting around.
- *80% of blindness is preventable or treatable.
- *Visit your community optometrist at least once a year to stop avoidable blindness.
- *Babies and children also need eye care regularly.
- *Do not put foreign materials like breast milk, salty or sea water, coconut water or urine into your eyes.
- *Do not rub your eyes vigorously.
- *Reduce screen time on your phone or computer.
- Every 20min, look away from your computer or phone at a distant object for at least 20 seconds
- *If you’re interested in using contact lenses, get it from an optometrist and follow the strict hygienic procedures for wearing and cleaning them.
- *Visit an optometrist if you feel your vision is reducing or getting blurry, experiencing persistent headaches or eye pain and itchy eyes.
Happy World Optometry Day to all Eye Care Professionals worldwide especially the special Optometrists in Ghana. Ayekoo.
