Meanwhile, you can do several useful things starting today:
- Schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist if you notice persistent blurred vision.
- Check if your glasses need a new prescription.
- Use good lighting at home, especially when reading or cooking.
- Protect your eyes with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays.
- If you have diabetes, keep it under control, because it also affects your eye health.
And here’s a truth worth repeating: you don’t need to wait until you’re “seeing almost nothing” to seek help. Many older people your age give up too soon, and that only delays solutions that actually work.
Now, if you shouldn’t put onions in your eyes, does that mean onions are useless? Not exactly.
How to use onions without risking your eyesight
Suggested image: plate with red onion, tomato, cilantro and nopales on a family table.
Image caption: Eating well can support your health, but it doesn’t replace eye treatment.
