New Delhi: Teachers are the most significant members of our society. They are considered as the vital pillars of sucess in life. It is the 5th of September and every year, India celebrates Teachers’s Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India. Teacher’s Day is celebrated to express gratitude and admiration and honour the contribution of our teachers. But do we realise the amount of hard work and effort they put in for building our careers, legitimately the long-standing hours while taking classes or checking the copies take a toll on their health?
Before, we celebrate the day, let’s understand the most common vision problems that teachers experience and what are the benefits of regular eye screening. Speaking to News9, Dr Anjal Shah, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeon, Dr Sachdev Maxivision Eye Hospital, Surat said, “Teachers are the most important pillar of the society, but they often experience major health issues due to the kind of profession they are into. One of the leading causes of concern is eye or vision problems. Long and continuous screen time and exposure to chalk and dust lead to a variety of vision issues among teachers. This is the reason why regular eye tests and examinations are required to prevent them from becoming more serious.”
Common Vision Issues Among Teachers:
Eye Fatigue: One of the most common eye problems among teachers is eye fatigue, this is also referred to as computer vision syndrome. This majorly affects the teachers due to prolonged exposure to digital screens like s computers, tablets, and interactive whiteboards. Some of the symptoms may include, discomfort, irritation, and a gritty sensation.”
Dry Eye Condition: Second, is the dry eye condition, which occurs due to insufficient tear production or excessive evaporation of tears. Among teachers this is common because of the long working hours in air-conditioned classrooms or who blink less while trying to focus on the screens or books.
Presbyopia: This eye condition is mostly common among people who are in their mid-40s, it is an eye-related problem that is characterised by gradual loss of closer vision. Due to this, it is challenging for people to focus on the nearer things.
Importance of Regular Eye Screenings:
Accoridng to Dr Shah, “Regular eye checks play a vital role in identifying these eye problems. Early detection via checkups can help find out the problems like eye strain, dry eyes, and presbyopia before they become serious. These screenings help in timely detection so that doctors can provide them with a prescribing corrective lens, prescribe eye exercises, or recommend lifestyle changes to manage the symptoms. For example, teachers with eye issues may benefit from using blue light filters on screens, taking regular breaks to rest their eyes, or adjusting their work environment to reduce glare.”
Regular eye screenings can help detect some of the eye diseases like glaucoma or cataracts that may not generally show symptoms in the early stages but can lead to serious conditions later in life.
Teachers, as the cornerstone of the educational system, often face major health problems due to the demands of their profession, especially impacting their eyes. One of the leading causes of concern is eye or vision problems. Long and continuous screen time and exposure to chalk and dust lead to a variety of vision issues among teachers. Health Conditions Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
