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Medical Corner
Tips for Encourage A
Healthy Eye Oral • Natural Light E xposure: Outdoor
activities expose your eyes to nat-
Hygiene ural sunlight, which is crucial for
regulating the sleep-wake cycle
Encouraging • The 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, overall eye health.
(circadian rhythm) and promoting
take a 20-second break and look at
Healthy something 20 feet away. Limiting con- • Reduced Screen Time: Spending
tinuous screen use and taking breaks
time outdoors encourages a break
for eye rest is crucial for maintain-
from extended screen use, reduc-
Eye Habits ing eye health in today’s digital age. ing the risk of digital eye strain and
Prolonged screen exposure can lead
related discomfort.
to digital eye strain and associated
discomfort.
• Positive Impact on Mental Health:
Outdoor activities have holistic
• Use the Right Tools: creating an en-
benefits for mental health, reduc-
vironment with proper lighting sig-
ing stress and promoting a posi-
nificantly contributes to reducing eye
tive mood, indirectly benefiting eye
strain, enhancing visual comfort, and
ncouraging healthy eye habits is • Safety: Clear vision is fundamental for health.
promoting overall eye health. Adjust-
crucial for maintaining good vi- navigating the environment, avoiding
ing ambient lighting is essential for re-
E sion. Good vision plays a crucial obstacles, and recognizing potential Good oral hygiene is crucial for every-
ducing glare and enhancing visibility.
role in daily life for several reasons which hazards, contributing to overall safety. one, with or without braces, to prevent
include: dental issues and ensure successful
• Importance of Blinking: Blinking helps
• Independence: Good vision supports to keep eyes moist and reduce dry- orthodontic outcomes.
Importance of Good independence by enabling individu- ness. In natural environments, people
Vision als to perform daily activities such as tend to blink more frequently, helping Recognizing the importance of good
cooking, dressing, and moving around vision emphasises the need for regular
to lubricate and refresh the eyes, re-
without assistance. eye care and the adoption of habits
• Communication: Clear vision is es- ducing the risk of dry eyes.
that promote and maintain optimal
sential for effective communication,
• Work Performance: Many occupa- eye health throughout life.lead to oral
allowing individuals to read facial • Outdoor Activities: Engaging in out-
tions require precise vision for tasks infections and other serious issues.
expressions, gestures, and body lan- door activities offers numerous bene-
like reading documents, operating
guage. fits for overall eye health.
machinery, or identifying details, con-
tributing to overall job performance.
• Learning: In an educational setting, Here’s why spending time outdoors is MRS JUSTINA EZEOMEDO
good vision is vital for reading, writing, advantageous:
and understanding visual information DANFODIO HOSTEL NURSE / MATRON
on chalkboards, screens, or printed
materials.
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