These 4 types of people should pay attention, ophthalmologists remind them to check their eyes

In our daily life

There is a "hero" who has been silently contributing to us

However, we usually ignore its feelings.

It's not until it gets sick that we realize its importance.

——That is the eyes

Everyone knows the importance of physical examinations, which can detect signs of disease early. However, most people tend to ignore their eyes during physical examinations. Even the elderly think that "blurry" is normal. A good quality of life is inseparable from clear vision. So, in the opinion of ophthalmologists, who should have their eyes checked regularly?

3 to 6 years old

Shen Lei, deputy chief physician and director of the comprehensive eye disease department of Wuhan University Aier Eye Hospital (Aier Eye Hospital Group Hubei General Hospital), reminds that after the child is 3 years old, a comprehensive eye examination should be carried out to check for strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts and other eye diseases. The earlier these diseases are found, the better the treatment. Most parents tend to pay attention to vaccinating their children, but ignore eye examinations due to lack of ophthalmic knowledge.

Student Group

Now that "involution" is so serious, parents are not only "not letting their children lose at the starting line", but are also more worried about their children's myopia development. We know that high myopia is not as simple as just wearing glasses, nor is it as simple as just surgery. "Not progressing, not developing to high myopia" may be the goal of doctors and parents working together, so regular vision examinations are beneficial to protect vision and prevent myopia from deepening rapidly.

Elderly

We often say that it is normal for machines to age, and the same is true for people as they age. For example, senile cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc. Some of these eye diseases need to be treated early, while others can be treated without urgency. Therefore, the elderly should have regular eye examinations to detect serious eye diseases that can cause blindness early, and avoid "returning to the field for major repairs". Don't forget to have your eyes checked during regular physical examinations!

Diabetes and high myopia

Diabetes is a chronic disease that can damage organs throughout the body, especially the eyes, and in severe cases can lead to blindness. In the early stages, the impact on vision is not obvious, but as the duration of diabetes increases, the condition will worsen, and may even lead to sudden bleeding and blindness. Therefore, you must see a doctor regularly for early detection and treatment.

In addition, people with high myopia have significantly longer eye axes than ordinary people, and thinner retinas than normal people. Their chances of suffering from retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts are also higher than those of ordinary people. This is why our country has elevated the prevention and control of myopia among young people to a national policy. Therefore, we should develop good eye habits and conduct regular checks to prevent eye damage to the greatest extent possible.