Beware! Excessive weight loss: a hidden danger to eye health that cannot be ignored

As the laughter and joy of the Spring Festival holiday gradually fade away, the delicious food on the table has become a warm memory, but the little extra fat that has accumulated inadvertently has become a small trouble at the beginning of the new year. Many people have embarked on a journey of weight loss, hoping to greet the new year in the best condition. However, when weight loss goes to extremes, not only physical health is damaged, but even the windows to our souls - the eyes may face serious threats. Today, let's talk about the potential harm of excessive weight loss to eye health, and sound the alarm for health!

1. Nutritional imbalance and impaired vision

Extreme dieting or improper weight loss methods often lead to insufficient nutrient intake, especially the lack of vitamin A and antioxidants (such as vitamin C, E, lutein and zeaxanthin). These nutrients are essential for maintaining normal vision, and their deficiency may cause dry eyes, night blindness, and even increase the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

2. Blood sugar fluctuations, retina in danger

Rapid weight loss is often accompanied by dramatic fluctuations in blood sugar levels, which is particularly dangerous for diabetic patients. Unstable blood sugar not only affects overall health, but may also directly damage the retina, leading to serious consequences such as blurred vision and retinal detachment.

3. Dehydration and dry eyes should not be ignored

Rapid weight loss is often accompanied by a large loss of body fluids, leading to dehydration. Dehydration not only affects overall health, but also destroys the stability of the tear film of the eyes, causing symptoms such as dry eyes, red eyes, fatigue, etc., and in severe cases even affects daily life and work.

4. Eye muscle fatigue and pain

Insufficient calorie intake caused by excessive dieting puts the body in a state of hunger, reduces the basal metabolic rate, and weakens the contraction force of the eye muscles. This will not only cause eye fatigue and dryness, but in severe cases may also cause eye pain and affect the quality of life.

5. Psychological pressure, the invisible driving force behind vision loss

The psychological pressure during weight loss should not be underestimated. Long-term mental stress may lead to poor sleep quality, which in turn affects blood circulation and nerve conduction in the eyes, resulting in blurred vision, temporary vision loss and other problems.

In the face of the hidden dangers to eye health caused by excessive weight loss, we urge everyone to adopt a scientific and healthy way to lose weight. Eat a balanced diet to ensure nutritional intake; exercise moderately to promote metabolism; get enough sleep to relieve eye fatigue; have regular eye examinations to detect and deal with potential problems early.

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