Prevention of blindness week 2026: Prevention of Blindness Week 2026 is celebrated every year in the first week of April. Its purpose is to increase awareness regarding eye health. Like the rest of the body, it is equally important to take care of the health of the eyes. But some of our everyday habits can gradually damage our eyesight. These can also increase the risk of blindness. He knows from experts about what mistakes are made and how to avoid them.
Dr. AK Grover, former HOD of Ophthalmology Department at Sir Gangaram Hospital Let us tell you that in today's time eyes The biggest problem is the increasing screen time. Continuous use of mobile, laptop or TV puts pressure on the eyes. This causes great harm to the eyes. This can cause problems ranging from dry eyes to blurred vision. If this habit continues for a long time, there is a risk of damage to the eyesight.
Dr. Grover says that not paying attention to diet is also harmful for the eyes. If there is lack of Vitamin A, C and E in your diet, your eyesight can become weak. In such a situation, it is important to pay attention to diet. For this you should include green vegetables and fruits in your diet.
Some people ignore minor eye problems, such as frequent eye pain, blurred vision or reduced vision, and daily watery eyes. If you have these problems then do not take them lightly, in many cases these symptoms can be of glaucoma or cataract. Both of these are eye diseases that affect vision. In such a situation, it is important that you do not take any eye problem lightly.
Take care of your diet and include Vitamin A items in your diet.
If there are any symptoms of eye problems, consult a doctor.
Do not put any eye drops in the eyes yourself
Get your eyes checked regularly
