Cataracts with decreasing age of onset... What are the lifestyle habits for prevention?

Cataracts represent a common age-related eye disease.

 

 

 

 

 

In the past, it primarily affected seniors over 60, but in the digital age, it has become a threat to people in their 20s to 40s.

 

 

 

As smartphone use becomes widespread, from teenagers to people in their 70s, daily eye fatigue accumulates in our eyes.

 

 

 

Accumulated fatigue in the eyes accelerates eye aging, bringing forward the onset of presbyopia and cataracts.

 

 

 

Introducing lifestyle habits to prevent cataracts, which are gradually affecting younger individuals.

 

 

 

It is recommended to wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays to prevent cataracts.

 

 

 

It is recommended to wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays to prevent cataracts.

 

 

 

1. Sun protection

 

Sun protection is essential for preventing presbyopia and cataracts.

 

 

 

Ultraviolet rays accelerate not only skin aging but also the aging process of the eyes.

 

 

 

Ultraviolet rays cause proteins in the lens to denature, leading to cataracts.

 

 

 

Even on cloudy days, check the UV index and protect yourself with sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats, or safety goggles.

 

 

 

2. Reduce the use of smart devices

 

 

 

Electromagnetic waves emitted from using smart devices easily cause eye fatigue.

 

 

 

This is because it causes the eye muscles to tense up. After approximately 50 minutes of near work starting from the beginning of use, you must relax the muscles by focusing on distant objects for about 10 minutes.

 

 

 

Increasing the size of small text is also a way to reduce eye strain, and you should look into the distance and slowly roll your eyes to frequently relieve eye fatigue.

 

 

 

3. Eating foods that suppress the development of cataracts

 

 

 

Many studies have reported that certain nutrients can inhibit the development of cataracts.

 

 

 

These include vitamin E, zeaxanthin, vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, and astaxanthin.

 

 

 

Sunflower seeds, almonds, and spinach are rich in vitamin E.

 

 

 

Leafy vegetables such as kale contain a large amount of lutein and zeaxanthin.

 

 

 

In particular, attention should be paid to the astaxanthin component, as astaxanthin has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

 

Astaxanthin surrounds the lens and helps improve blood circulation in the ciliary muscles involved in focusing, as well as alleviating eye fatigue.

 

 

 

Astaxanthin is more effective in preventing cataracts when taken together with lutein and anthocyanin components.