10 habits that cause vision loss
Certain unhealthy habits can cause our eyesight to deteriorate from a young age.
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| 1. Using a cosmetic product for too long: Eye doctors recommend discarding eye makeup that you have used for more than 3 months. The reason is that bacteria have accumulated on the makeup tools, which can cause infection. |
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| 2. Eating too much wheat: Eating a lot of wheat leads to an increase in insulin levels in the body. According to scientists, it can cause the eyeball to stretch, which is why nearsightedness occurs. And while researchers suspect that wheat is the reason why so many people in the world have nearsightedness, they have proven that it definitely affects eye development. |
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| 3. Using over-the-counter eye drops: If you start using eye drops without a prescription, it means your eyes are feeling uncomfortable. Furthermore, eye drops are only a temporary solution. You should see a professional before buying more eye drops. |
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| 4. Not drinking enough water: If we drink fewer than 8 glasses of water a day, our bodies start to become dehydrated. This leads to low tear production, making the eyes prone to dryness. |
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| 5. Don't skip sunglasses in winter: Doctors warn that ultraviolet radiation reflected by ice and snow can cause snow blindness (swollen eyelids, watery eyes). This is why ophthalmologists recommend wearing sunglasses even in winter. |
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| 6. Insufficient sleep: If your eyes don't get enough rest, you may experience symptoms such as poor focus and dark circles. |
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| 7. Not maintaining sufficient distance when reading: Scientists have pointed out a strong correlation between how a person reads and the condition of their vision. They are convinced that people who read books every day and hold them too close to their faces often have poor eyesight. |
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| 8. Frequently rubbing your eyes: If you rub your eyes when they are tired or itchy, it will help relieve the discomfort. However, if you rub your eyes frequently, you may affect your cornea. |
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| 9. Working in stressful conditions: If your eyes hurt or feel uncomfortable while working on a computer (excluding causes related to the screen), scientists believe the main reason is work pressure and a stressful environment. |
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| 10. Forgetting to remove contact lenses: Your cornea receives oxygen when we are awake and moisture from our tears when we are asleep. But when you wear contact lenses for 24 hours, the cornea doesn't get the necessary supply of moisture and oxygen, so it becomes weaker. |









