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PERU-EYE HEALTH PROJECTJuly 2011
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HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR EYES
HEALTHY?
No warning signs for many eye diseases
Vision changes as you age but do not assume
poor sight is a natural part of growing older.
Early detection and treatment is the best way tokeep your eyes healthy for life.
Many causes of vision loss can be prevented and
treated.
Adults with no risk factors or eye disease canreceive baseline exam at 40 years of age.
Individuals with risk factors or symptoms disease
begin screening, treatment and examination at
any age.
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SIMPLE TIPS FOR HEALTHY EYES
Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam.
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KNOW YOUR FAMILYS EYE HEALTH
HISTORY
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MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT.
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WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.
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QUIT SMOKING OR NEVER START.
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BE COOL AND WEAR YOUR SHADES.
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GIVE YOUR EYES A REST.
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CLEAN YOUR HANDS AND YOUR CONTACT
LENSESPROPERLY
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PRACTICE WORKPLACE EYE SAFETY
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OTHER EYE DISORDERS
Cataracts
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GLAUCOMA
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MACULADEGENERATION
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WHAT IS APTERYGIUM?
A pterygium is a triangular-shaped growth of
fleshy tissue on the white of the eye that
eventually extends over the cornea. This growth
may remain small or grow large enough to
interfere with vision. A pterygium can oftendevelop from a pinguecula.
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PTERYGIUM COULD COVER THE CENTER OF
YOUR EYE
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WHAT IS APINGUECULA?
Apinguecula is a yellowish patch or bump
on the conjunctiva, near the cornea. It most
often appears on the side of the eye closest
to the nose. It is a change in the normal
tissue that results in a deposit of protein,fat and/or calcium. It is similar to a callus
on the skin.
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PTERYGIUM
Some pterygia may become red and swollen on
occasion, and some may become large or thick,
making you feel like you have something in your
eye. If a pterygium is large enough, it can
actually affect the shape of the corneas surface,leading to astigmatism. (This slide needs to
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WHAT CAUSE PTERYGIA AND
PINGUECULAS TO DEVELOP?
Ultraviolet (UV) light from sun may be a factor
Environmental causes such wind and dust may
contribute. Other genetic factors may be involved as well.
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EVEN CHILDREN ARE AT RISK
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EVEN CHILDREN ARE AT RISK
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REDNESS AND INFLAMMATION
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PTERYGIUM GROWS
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BLURRED VISION
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ITCHING OF THE EYE
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HOW IS THIS CONDITION TREATED?
Surgery by an eye specialist-(ophthalmologist)
40% of these growth reappear.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP PREVENT
PTERYGIUM OR PINGUECULA?
Limit exposure to the environmental factors that
contribute to their growth.
DEQUATELY PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM
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DEQUATELY PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM RAYS OF THE SUN WITH WRAPAROUND
SUNGLASSES.
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PROTECT YOUR EYES IN DRY DUSTY
CONDITIONS WITH PROPER EYEWEAR.
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WEAR HAT WITH VISOR OR FLOPPY BRIM.
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WINDSHIELDS FOR BIKES AND MOTO TAXI
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USE EYE DROPS FOR DRY EYE AS
DIRECTED BY PHYSICIAN
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KEEP YOUR EYES HEALTHY
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SO THAT YOU CAN KEEP WORKING
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AND CONTINUE TAKING CARE OF YOUR
FAMILY
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QUIZ
How can you limit your eyes exposure to UV rays?
Wear sunglasses .
Protect on cloudy or wintry day.
Wear a wide brim hat. All of the above.
Answer:All
oftheAbove
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REFERENCES
National Institute of Health, Eye Institute
American Academy of Ophthalmology