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Ms. Wang, 52, is a Chinese teacher at a rural primary school. Recently, she noticed that her eyesight had deteriorated dramatically, her eyes were always dry and tired, and her eyes were often dark and her vision was blurry. At first, Ms. Wang thought it was because she was too busy with work and didn't have a good rest. But after resting for a while, the symptoms did not improve, but became more serious.
On this day, Ms. Wang made a special trip to the eye hospital to find the cause of her vision loss.
"Have you had blurred vision lately, have you had any other discomfort?" While examining Ms. Wang, the doctor carefully asked about her symptoms.
Ms. Wang thought for a while and said, "In addition to not being able to see clearly, my eyes always feel dry and sore. Sometimes my eyelids will jump non-stop, and I can't control it. "
The doctor nodded, and then asked, "Do you usually cry, and what about the yellowing or bloodshot whites of your eyes?"
Ms. Wang shook her head: "I don't cry often, and the whites of my eyes occasionally have a little red, but it's not obvious." "
After listening to this, the doctor said earnestly: "Judging from the examination results, your fundus artery is mildly sclerosis, and the retina also has a certain degree of degenerative changes. These are all signs of aging, but they are not too serious at the moment. However, you should pay more attention to the fact that after the age of 50, the changes in the eyes often reflect the health of the whole body, and even the length of life. "
Ms. Wang was taken aback when she heard this, and hurriedly asked, "Doctor, do you mean that I have a problem with my eyes, does it mean that the rest of my body is not healthy, and will it affect my lifespan?"
The doctor smiled and reassured, "Don't worry too much, your condition is not serious. What I mean is that the eyes are the 'window' to good health, especially after entering middle age, we should pay more attention to the four changes in the eyes: vision loss, dry eyes, yellowing of the whites of the eyes, and frequent tearing. These can all be signs of systemic diseases that affect lifespan to a greater or lesser extent. "
"I see," Ms. Wang thought, "so how can we prevent it? Is there any good way to take care of your eyes?"
The doctor patiently explained:
"First, we should develop good eye habits, such as keeping a distance from reading and writing, taking moderate breaks from computers and mobile phones, and avoiding long-term close-up eye use.
Second, pay attention to a comprehensive and balanced diet, eat more foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E, such as carrots, tomatoes, nuts, etc., which are very good for the eyes.
Third, it is necessary to move the eye muscles regularly, you can do some eye exercises, or warm compresses to relieve fatigue. Finally, it is advisable to have regular eye exams to detect problems in time. "
From a medical point of view, the eye is indeed a "mirror" that reflects the health of the whole body. Problems such as fundus arteriosclerosis and retinopathy are often closely related to chronic diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, and diabetes. If these diseases are not well controlled, they will undoubtedly increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents and affect people's life expectancy.
Therefore, abnormal changes in the eyes are likely to be a "red light" for the health of the whole body, which needs to be taken seriously.
However, we must also realize that the so-called "eyes determine lifespan" statement is inevitably suspected of being partial and comprehensive. After all, there are many factors that affect lifespan, such as genetics, environment, lifestyle, etc., and changes in the eyes are just one of them.
Some eye diseases may affect quality of life, but they may not be directly life-threatening. Conversely, some systemic diseases may be silently dangerous to health, even if they do not manifest themselves in the eye.
Therefore, instead of blindly believing in the saying that "the eye determines longevity", it is better to learn to manage your body holistically. In addition to paying attention to changes in the eyes, pay attention to the health signals of other organs throughout the body. For example, whether blood pressure and blood sugar are normal, whether the heart rate and breathing are stable, whether there are any abnormalities in the skin and hair, and only by doing a comprehensive physical examination, early detection, and early intervention can we better take care of our health and prolong our lives.
Traditional Chinese medicine degree to attach importance to the health concept of "curing diseases before they occur". There are also many simple and easy ways to protect your eyes. For example, massaging the acupuncture points around the eyes can unblock the meridians and improve blood circulation in the eyes. Adhering to eye exercises every day can relieve eye fatigue and prevent myopia from progressing.
In addition, you can also use some Chinese herbal medicines to soak in water to drink, such as chrysanthemum, wolfberry, cassia seed, etc., which can not only eliminate eye fatigue, but also play a role in brightening the eyes and nourishing the mind.
Of course, health preservation is important, and scientific medical treatment is also indispensable. Once you notice abnormal changes in your eyes, you must seek medical attention in time and follow the advice of a professional doctor.
In particular, some senile eye diseases, such as cataract and glaucoma, are often not obvious in the early stage and are easy to be ignored.