In commemoration of World Sight Daycelebrated every year on the second Thursday of October, Dr. Cristal Manzanillo, specialist in cornea, surgery of cataract and refractive, highlights the importance of promoting prevention and early treatment of visual conditions, especially in a world where a digital lifestyle increases the risk of eye problems.
He World Day of Vision serves to raise awareness about the importance of eye careespecially when it comes to preventable diseases such as cataract and refractive problems, which continue to be some of the main causes of blindness in the world.
“With increased exposure to screens and electronic devices, we have seen an increase in syndrome dry eye, progressive myopia and other vision-related disorders visual fatigue“Warns Manzanillo.
“The impact of these conditions, although often perceived as minor, can significantly impair the quality of life if they are not detected and they try on time,” he adds in a press document.
The specialist highlights that, “many visual problems are preventable or treatable if eye exams regular. However, many people ignore the first symptoms and do not seek medical attention until the problem worsens.”
“Eye care must be a priority. Not only to prevent blindness, but to guarantee a full life without visual limitations”Ophthalmologist
As for the preventionManzanillo emphasizes that the key is in the early detection and in the education of the population.
“It is important that people become aware of the risks involved in not taking care of their visionand that they adopt habits such as regular breaks from screensthe use of protective glasses and annual ophthalmological examinations,” he emphasizes.
In the surgical field, advances in surgery cataract and refractive surgery have revolutionized the treatment of these conditions, allowing patients to recover a vision functional and improve your quality of life.
- “The current techniques are highly safe and efficient, significantly reducing recovery times and improving visual results“explains the ophthalmologist, who specializes in these procedures.
On the occasion of World Day of the VisionManzanillo calls on the population to become actively involved in the protection of your eye health.
