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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