As we grow older, the eye tissue will gradually degenerate, and various problems may appear.

According to the report No. 63 "Persons with Disabilities and Chronic Diseases" published by the Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong in December 2021, research shows that 73.5% of people aged 65 or above suffer from eye diseases.

Common eye diseases of the elderly:

• Cataract: The lens in the eye is cloudy, which reduces the light transmittance of the eye and affects vision. During the day, patients may feel that there are halos around the light or the color of the image is not bright enough. At night, they may feel that the light is dazzling and uncomfortable. Glaucoma: There are no symptoms in the early stage , but when the high intraocular pressure damages the retinal nerve cells, it will narrow the field of vision and even cause blindness.

Prevention method:

• Keep eyelids clean and prevent eyelid inflammation Avoid using public towels or rubbing your eyes with your hands Get enough sleep to reduce eye fatigue and give your eyes adequate rest When watching TV, keep the indoor light sufficient, and the distance between the TV and your eyes should be at least fluorescent Six times the diagonal of the curtain. When using a computer or mobile phone, ensure that there is sufficient light. Every half an hour when watching the computer screen, you should take a break, relax your eyes, and look at the distant scenery. Early detection through eye examination can prevent vision deterioration and affect daily life.

Eyes are the window to the soul, and visual impairment will increase the chance of falling in Friends, so protecting eye health is very important to Friends.

Please refer to the link below to protect your precious eyes

• Elderly Health Service, Department of Health. (2024, April 14). Common eye problems and eye care tips (Chinese and English versions)
• Hong Kong Blind Union. (2021). Understanding the visually impaired. (Chinese and English versions)