Sad Facets - World Healih.Organization (WHO) Sad Facts - World Health Organization (WHO) Every five seconds.one person in the world goes blind. One child goes blind every minute. It is es- Rr en fen miler people become blind every year. Up to 80% of cases of blindness are avé ind treatment of vision loss are of the utmost importance. <& Approximately 285 million people worldwide live with low vision and blindness © Anestimated 19 million children are visually impaired 90% of blind people live in low-income countries Yet 80% of visual impairment is avoidable About 65 % of all people who are visually impaired are aged 50 and older, while this age group comprises only 20% of the world's population Increasing elderly populations in many countries mean that more people will be at risk of age-related visual impairment. 66 6 8World Si ght Day 13th October 2016 World Sight Day is an annual event focusing on the problem of global blindness. It aims to raise public awareness around the world about the prevention and treatment of loss of vision. On this day, Green World provides a health package consisting of health tips and products which prevent and improve eyesight.Common Eye Disorders 1. Cataract Cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens and is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. With age, the proteins inside your lens can clump together which turns the lens from clear to cloudy. Excessive ‘exposure to the sun without sunglasses, smoking, and high blood sugar are risk factors of cataract. 2. Diabetic Retinopathy Diabotic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. Diabotos can damage four parts of our eyes ~ the lens, optic nerve, vitreum and refina due to the damage of tiny blood vessels by high blood sugar and high blood pressure. As the passage of time, more and more se- rious eye diseases will occur. The longer you have diabetes, the higher your chances of developing diabetic retinopathy become. Nearly everyone who has diabetes for more than 30 years will show some signs of retinopathy. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Age-related macular degeneration is the deterioration of the macula, which is the small central area of the retina of the eye that controls visual acuity. Central vision is needed for seeing objects clearly and for common daily tasks such as reading, driving, watching television, using a computer and performing other visual tasks, Macular degen- eration is the leading cause of vision loss among older people, and due to the aging of the world population, the number of people affect- ed by AMD is expected to increase. Night Blindness Night blindness means having difficulty seeing in the dark or in low light. One of the most common challenges of having night blindness is difficulty driving in the evening or at night. Night blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficiency, which is commonly associated with malnutrition, The vitamin deficiency often develops in malnour- ished children who are too young to recognize a problem with their night vision or report a vision problem.Common Eye Disorders 5. Eye Strain Eyestrain is a common condition that occurs when your eyes get tired from intense use, such as while driving long distances or staring at computer screens and other digital devices. In some cases, signs and symptoms of eyestrain can indicate an underlying eye condition that needs treatment. Long-term of eyestrain may lead to myopia. Myopia Myopia. or nearsightedness. is caused by excessive reading and ‘ other close work. After doing prolonged close work, the focusing muscles (ciliary muscles) locks up into a state of near focus. Over time this leads to permanent nearsightedness and abnormal lengthening of the eyo. Green World Tips for Protecting Your Eyes + Find out if you are at higher risk for eye diseases + Have regular physical exams to check for diabetes and high blood pressure + Look out warning signs of changes in your vision + Exercise more frequently + Protect your eyes from harmful UV light + Eat a healthy and balanced diet * Got your eyes checked at least every two years + Quit smokingHOW DOES GREEN WORLD»... EYECARE PACKASE IMPROVE EYESIGHT? 1. Green World I-Power Capsule Relieve eyestrain Provide vitamin A, C, E, zinc and other nutrients to the eye Improve blood circulation to the eye Reduce damage caused by blue-light radiation and UV rays Prevent damage caused by free radical attacks GREEN WoRLD EM oeerisBlueberry Eye Care Softa oa Eee GREEN WoRLD 2. Blueberry Eye Care Softgel I + Provide vitamin A, C, E, zinc, selenium and other nutrients to the eye + Maintain healthy capillaries in the eye and improve blood circulation to the eye + Protect the lens, retina and other parts of the eye against the free radical attack + Improve dark vision and visual acuity + Relieve eyestrain and prevent eye disorders such as cataract, myopia, diabetic retinopathy, ago-rolated macular degeneration and night blindness 3. Green World Lycopene Softgel + Provide one of the family of carotenoids + An antioxidant protecting the eye from damage caused by fr radical attacks + Prevent age-related macular degeneration 4. Green World Grape Seed Extract Plus Capsule (OPC) + Protect the eye against the damage caused by free radical attacks + Prevent age-related macular degeneration + Relieve inflammation5. Green World Blueberry Juice High VC Pee ert + Relieve estiain and protect eyesight + Protect the eye ageinst the damage caused by free radical attacks + Prevent age-related macular degeneration + Relieve inflammation ) 6. Green World Zinc Tablet ‘+ Assist in the functioning of enzymes in the retina + Work with vitamin A, helping to convert it into the active form of retinene GREEN WORLD it incase ‘+ Help with night blindness. oe se ee) Eamon! i