Tips on Chemical Burns:
Chemical burns occur when a strong substance, such as bleach, acid, cleaning solvents or gasoline, splashes into the eye and burns the corneas and the conjunctivas. It can cause permanent damage to the eye quickly if action is not taken immediately.
Damage to the eye from these hazardous chemicals will get worse if left untreated. To stop if from, we must follow these steps:
When the substance accidentally enters the eye, it must be irrigated thoroughly with large amount of clean water.
To irrigate the eye thoroughly, the patient must tilt his head back.
Using clean water, irrigate the eye closest to the nose, allowing the water to flow across the eye and out the outer side.
Be certain to pull the patients eyelids away from the eye to wash away anything which may still be in the eye.
Eye must be irrigated for no less than 15 minutes, immediate dilution of the chemical is important.
After the eye has been thoroughly irrigates, the eye must have an antibiotic eye ointment treatment, covered with a patch.
Patient must be referred to an ophthalmologist for further medication.
Conjunctiva – the mucous membrane lining the front of the eyeball and inner surface of the eye.
Cornea – the transparent portion of the external covering of the eyeball lying over the iris and pupil, it permits light to enter the eye.
Tips on Reading and Viewing Habits:
Reading is indeed a worthwhile leisure activity. However, so many people indulge in it without knowing the proper reading habit, in order to avoid the risk of having refractive error. We have some helpful hints for you,”Bookworm” to consider.
Right Reading Habits:
Reading in a well-lit room, never in dim light. The light must never come form the front, as it will either cause glare or create shadows on the reading material.
Sitting up straight, not lying down or tilting the head forward, while reading.
Holding the reading material (books, magazine, etc.) from 30-40 cm from him, a little below eye level.
Resting the eyes every 30 minutes by looking at a distant object or at as scenery outside a window.
The Right Viewing Habits:
Making sure that there is no glare or reflection in the screen.
Sitting, not lying down, at least 2.5 meters away from the TV set, which should be at eye level.
Resting the eyes for a few minutes after every hour of viewing by looking at a distant object or at scenery outside a window.
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Tips on Computer Users
Computer users often find themselves in a visually demanding job in an unfriendly environment. Here is some suggestion on how to prevent eye strain.
- Get a glare-resistant screen:
It will help decrease eye straining reflection & glare.
- Lighten the Background, Darken the Letters:
Make the background white or near white & the letters a darker color. Lightening the background of your computer screen flickering less discernible to your eyes.
- Place your terminal slightly lower the top of your head:
Your eyes should be looking at the computer at about a 15 degree angle. Helps block overhead light that is strong.
- Get Prescription glasses specially made for computer users:
Prescription glasses with computer tint & UV tint will help us avoid eyestrain cause by computer radiation.
Tips on Infants and Toddlers
Too young to understand what is good & bad for them, infants & toddlers end up scratching and hurting their own eyes f dust or dirt from their hands. The task of keeping baby’s eyes healthy thus falls in the parents.
- Some Tips:
- When playing with the baby, hold the toys at least 30 cm away from his eyes. Hang mobiles also at the recommended distance.
- Do not expose his eyes to direct sunlight. Indoors, position his crib in such a way the he does not face the glare & where the rays of the sun do not strike him. When taking him for a walk use the strollers canopy over head or put a bonnet on him.
- To prevent a baby from inflicting injury on his own eyes (e.g. by poking or scratching), cut his fingernails short or put mittens on him.
- When wiping his eyes, start from the corner nearest the nose bridge & gently move outward. Always use clean towels, and use them only for his eyes.
- In any of the baby’s eyes has a discharge, take him to a doctor immediately
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