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Eye health, are some eye diseases irreversible?

As you probably know, the eyes are one of the most important organs in the human body. In some cases, some eye diseases can be treated and cured, however, be aware that this is not always the case. We will discover in this article 3 eye diseases that cannot be treated.   Glaucoma, an irreversible loss of vision   Glaucoma is an eye disease and the risk of developing it increases with age. It is a damage to the optic nerve that is characterized by high pressure inside the eye. The best is to get tested from the age of 50. People with myopia, people who have glaucoma in their family are the ones who are most affected. It is very often hereditary and having glaucoma with your parents or…

Eye health, 3 tips to protect your eyes

We will never stop saying it, taking care of your body is also taking care of your eyes! These are indeed one of the most important organs of the human body, and that is why we must take care of them. Discover 3 tips to protect your eyes on a daily basis and to maintain good eye health.   Eye health, watch out for blue lights   Many people work in front of a screen all day. It is therefore very important to protect yourself against blue lights which can have harmful effects such as eye fatigue or age-related macular degeneration.   It is important to wear blue light goggles. Also, lower the brightness of your screen and take small breaks to rest your eyes!   Eyes, stay hydrated and…

Dark circles, how to get rid of them ?

Who does not know these annoyances of a bad night, tiredness or stress? Dark circles are unsightly and weigh down the eyes. You are probably wondering why they appear? There are many of you who have dark circles every day even after a good night's sleep. So, what is the cause and how to cure it?   What are dark circles?   Dark circles are signs of fatigue and aging. They appear around the eyes, and are black, blue or even purple with also the congestion of the eyelids. Dark circles are the result of multiple factors, including fatigue and stress but not only. Indeed, there are different types of dark circles, and each type can be the result of different factors.   Types of dark circles:   Dark circles,…

Visual impairment what consequence?

More than 5% of the population in Mauritius may suffer from visual impairment. The latter, if early, can cause irreversible damage to the child's visual development. What is visual deficit? What consequences on vision? Find out everything in this article.   What is visual impairment?   Visual impairment is defined as all disorders linked to poor vision functioning, in particular with regard to the visual field, or visual acuity.   We can distinguish two categories of visual impairment:   Blind people with blindness whose corrected visual acuity is less than or equal to 1/20 The visually impaired, suffering from amblyopia, whose visual acuity after correction of the best eye is between 4/10 and 1/10.   The WHO(World Health Organization) recognizes 4 stages of visual functions including:   Normal vision Moderate…

Conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the eye that should be treated

Are your eyes red and itchy? You may be suffering from conjunctivitis. It is one of the most prevalent eye diseases in the world. In Mauritius, more than 900 cases of conjunctivitis have been reported. Although this disease is not dangerous, it is nevertheless very embarrassing, and even painful. It is easily treated, and can disappear after a few days of treatment. However, if conjunctivitis is not treated properly, there is a risk of losing visual acuity. Learn more about this disease, how to treat it, and what precautions you may take to avoid contaminating others.   What is conjunctivitis?   Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye, more concretely, the transparent layer of cells that covers the eye and the inside of the eyelid are affected. The eye becomes…