O World Sight DayEye health day, celebrated every year on the second Thursday in October, is an important date to remind us of the importance of regularly assessing our eye health. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the need to protect one of the most valuable senses we have: sight, not least because 80% of the information we receive from the outside world comes through our eyes.

Sight plays a fundamental role in practically all of our day-to-day activities, from the simple exercise of reading a book to more complex tasks such as driving or working on a computer. We must sensitise the population to regular visual assessments, in order to prevent future problems and detect possible eye pathologies early, before they affect our quality of life.

Why are regular visual assessments essential?

1. Prevention and early diagnosisMany eye diseases, such as glaucoma or macular degeneration, have no symptoms in their early stages. Regular assessment can identify these conditions early on, allowing for appropriate treatment and preventing irreversible loss of vision.
2. Eye health assessment: Evaluations are not only used to identify diseases, but also to monitor eye health. Common eye problems such as myopia, hyperopia or the astigmatismThese can be identified and corrected with glasses or contact lenses, significantly improving visual comfort.
3. Adaptation to changes in vision over time: Over the years, our vision naturally changes. Conditions such as presbyopia (difficulty seeing at close range) start to appear from the age of 40. Seeing a specialist regularly ensures that we are using the most appropriate correction for our needs at each stage of life.
4. Detection of systemic problems: Did you know that vision problems can be indicators of other health complications? The ophthalmologist can identify signs of diabetes, hypertension or autoimmune diseases during a routine assessment, allowing these issues to be dealt with in good time.

Regardless of age, it's essential to have your eyes checked regularly. For children, it's especially important to ensure that their eyesight is developing healthily, as visual problems can interfere with school performance.

For adults, especially those who spend a lot of time in front of computer screens, regular assessments are just as essential to prevent computer burnout. eye fatigue and other problems related to the excessive use of electronic devices.

In the elderly, vigilance should be even more regular, since the risk of developing conditions such as the waterfalls or the glaucoma increases with age.

On World Sight Day, we encourage everyone to take a more proactive approach to eye health. Book an appointment and have your sight assessed, one of the most precious assets that must be preserved.