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Some of the diseases that affect the eyes and their remedial measures are as given below:
Night blindness:
Deficiency in Vitamin A causes night blindness
Causes:
It is mainly due to the lack of vitamin A and the disorder of cells in the retina.
Impacts/Consequences:
It causes difficulty in vision during the night or in poor light.
Measures to be taken:
In order to avoid this, foods that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals are to be taken.
Conjunctivitis:
Conjunctivitis or pink eye
Causes:
It is caused due to viruses and bacteria.
Impacts/Consequences:
Either one or both the eyes are affected. It is a highly contagious disease that can be spread by contamination and sneezing.
Measures to be taken:
his disease can be treated by using antibiotic eye drops or ointments and following certain home remedies.
Colour blindness:
Different types of colour blindness
Causes:
It is a genetic condition.
Impacts/Consequences:
During this condition, the person cannot distinguish between colours, and the different shades or tones of the same colour are not seen.
Measures to be taken:
A known cure for this disease is unavailable. Contact lenses and glasses with filters are used for this disease.
Reference:
https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/454844-viral-conjuctivitis-in-human-eyes
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