CATARACT PREVENTION || HERMINA PASURUAN HOSPITAL

What is Cataract? Cataract is a condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy causing it to decrease
vision to blindness.

It would be better for us to prevent it before it happens, there are several things or tips that Hermina's friends can do as follows:

1. Carry out Early Detection Regularly

    Early detection of cataracts can be done by cadres or lay people using a simple method, namely counting fingers or using E-tumbling, if found. 
    If you suspect cataracts, immediately refer to the nearest health service.

2. Stop smoking

    Quitting smoking to maintain the health of our bodies, if we are active smokers, we can reduce it gradually to be able to stop smoking.

3. Consult Your Health

    If you suffer from diabetes or other diseases that can increase the risk of cataracts, consult a health professional
    you to health workers regularly.

4. Healthy Food

    Choose healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables, adding a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables to your diet can add to it
    vitamins and nutrients.

5. Avoid Consuming Alcohol

    Consuming excessive alcohol can increase the risk of cataracts.

6. Wear anti-UV glasses

    Ultraviolet rays from sunlight can help the development of cataracts. wear sunglasses that block light 
    ultraviolet B (UVB) when outdoors.