World Sight Day 2023 is being celebrated this year on October 12 with the theme: “Love Your Eyes At Work.” Dr. Ajay Sharma, Chief Medical Director, Eye Q, has explained some exercises to reduce strain and improve eyesight that can be done anywhere, anytime.
On the second Thursday of October, the world celebrates World Sight Day. The aim is to raise awareness of vision impairment and blindness. This crucial day will be celebrated on October 12, this year. World Sight Day 2023’s theme is “Love Your Eyes At Work” to emphasize workplace eye care. It stresses early eye illness detection and treatment to prevent preventable blindness. This makes World Sight Day 2023 a vital year for advocacy, action, and collaboration to achieve this goal. It reminds individuals, businesses, and governments to invest in eye health and provide quality eye care to all.
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness reports 285 million individuals with limited vision and 39 million with full blindness. As World Sight Day reminds us, healthy eyesight is a treasure we should never take for granted. This day is much more important in our digital world, where screens and devices rule. It highlights the need for affordable, high-quality eye care.
Dr. Ajay Sharma, Chief Medical Director, Eye Q, suggests three simple exercises to reduce strain and improve eyesight that can be done anywhere, anytime.
Palming:
Palming, a yoga movement, relaxes eye muscles to relieve fatigue. After warming your hands, place the palms of each hand on the cheekbone with your eyes closed. Hold hands over eyes and breathe deeply for 3-5 minutes.
Blinking:
Screen time slows blinking and creates dryness. A conscious blink restores the tear layer that moisturizes our eyes. Just close your eyes, hold them for 2-3 seconds, and open them again.
The 20-20-20 rule:
Once every 20 minutes, glance away at anything 20 feet away for 20 seconds to avoid digital gadget strain. This approach, along with the others, can greatly reduce eye fatigue.
Eye Roll:
Ocular strain and pain can be greatly reduced by gradually rolling eyelids in one direction and then back again.
These exercises can reduce eye strain and improve short-term vision, but if you have ocular issues, you should see a doctor periodically.
Conclusion
World Sight Day occurs annually on October 12th to promote awareness of vision impairment and blindness. The 2023 theme, “Love Your Eyes At Work,” emphasizes early diagnosis and treatment of eye illnesses to avert blindness. The event encourages individuals, businesses, and governments to invest in eye health and provide quality eye care. Low vision and blindness affect 285 million individuals globally, with 39 million completely blind. environment Sight Day reminds us that healthy eyesight is a gift and that quality eye care is essential in our digital environment. Eye Q Chief Medical Director Dr. Ajay Sharma recommends palming, blinking, the 20-20-20 rule, and eye rolling to relieve strain and improve eyesight. In conclusion, World Sight Day reminds us to prioritize eye health and seek professional help for ocular issues.
