Russians were told how not to lose their sight. Ophthalmologist Nachinkin: You need to have your eyes checked once or twice a year to avoid going blind 07:02

Even if you have no vision complaints, you should see an ophthalmologist at least once a year, or twice a year for the elderly. Sergei Nachinkin, an ophthalmologist at the CenterPlus Infectious Diseases Clinic of the Central Epidemiological Research Institute of Rospotrebnadzor, told socialbites.ca.

“As statistics show, one of the main problems of people over 40 is glaucoma. It usually begins and progresses asymptomatically, but with prolonged uncontrolled progression it leads to an irreversible decrease in vision up to complete blindness. “Even if an adult has no vision complaints, he should be examined by an ophthalmologist at least once a year,” he said.

Blurry eyes, dryness after working with the computer, redness and pain in the eyes are reasons to consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

“Another group that needs to be taken into consideration is people over the age of 60. Here, a disease such as cataract, that is, clouding of the lens, comes first. Cataracts lead to a gradual decrease in vision, impaired light perception and the development of secondary glaucoma. In order to notice these complications in time and evaluate the dynamics of changes in the lens, it is necessary to visit the ophthalmologist at least twice a year,” said Nachinkin.

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