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The Eyes
Our eyes are our sense organs for seeing.
we can see the different things arund us
because of our eyes.
Importance of our Eyes
Each part of our eyes has a function.
That is why we need to protect them.
the eyelids, eyelashes, and eyebrows
protect our eyes from dust , too much
light, and other objects that may
damage them. We should take care of
our eyes to avoid eye problems.
Ailments of the Eyes
Sore Eyes ( Conjunctivitis )
This is caused by an infection, which
makes the eyes reddish and itchy. Our eyes are
sensitive when expose to light. A person with
sore eyes suffers from a milky discharge that
dries and hardens when he/she sleeps.
Sty ( kuliti or guliti )
This is an inflammation of the hair folicle due to infection
on the sebaceous gland in the margin eyelid.
Far-sightedness ( Hyperopia )
This is a condition wherein a person clearcly sees
things that are far but not those that are near.
Near-sightedness ( Myopia )
This is a condition wherein a person
clearly sees that are near but not those that
are far.
Color-blindness
This refers to one's difficulty in recognizing one or
more colors.
Night-blindness
This is a condition that occurs as a result of vitamin
A deficiency. A person afflicted by night-blindness has
dificulty seeing whem light is dim.
Astigmatism
This is a condition wherein there is an error of
refraction on the lens of the eyes, causing blurred vision.
Cataract
This is a disease of the eye wherein the lens is
cloudy, making a person partialy blind.
Glaucoma
This is a sight-threatening disease, in which the
presure of the eye's fluid increases.
Ways to Care for the Eyes
Have a good lighting when reading, studying, or doing
writing activities. Good lighting means not too bright
nor too dim.
Do not stare directly at the sun.
Wear sunglasses or shades to protect your eyes from
the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Protect your eyes from dust and dirt, especially when
wind blows strongly.
Do not rub your eyes if foreign objects enter them.