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00:00 According to the 2019 Philippine National Blindness Survey of the DOH,
00:04 1.1 million Filipinos have cataract.
00:08 400,000 have uncorrected error of fraction.
00:13 300,000 have glaucoma.
00:17 200,000 have maculopathy.
00:20 In addition, more than 4 million Filipinos have undiagnosed eye problems.
00:26 And to give us a free telement on how to take care of our eyes,
00:32 we have with us Dr. Feliz Yana Misa, an optometrist and physician.
00:39 Doctor, good morning to you. This is Dian and Audrey.
00:42 Good morning.
00:43 Yes, good morning, Ma'am Dian, Sir Audrey, and to all our viewers, arise and shine.
00:50 Okay, Doc, of course, we need to take care of our eyes to make sure that our vision is good.
00:57 What are the functions of our eyes that our RSP may not know about,
01:03 except for the ones we use to see?
01:08 So, our eyes, of course, their main function is to see.
01:12 But aside from that, it also has a contribution to balance.
01:17 That's why even if we're just standing, and we close our eyes,
01:20 sometimes we feel like we're losing our balance.
01:25 And another important function is to help us with the circadian rhythm.
01:31 So, this tells us when it's time to sleep and to wake up.
01:35 If we close our eyes or it's dark, it will send a signal to our brain that it's time to sleep.
01:41 And if it's bright, it's time to wake up.
01:45 So, our eyes have many functions, that's why we need to take care of them.
01:49 But Doctor, what are the common eye conditions?
01:55 So, as mentioned earlier, the error of refraction, or what we call migrado,
02:01 is what we see, like nearsighted, farsighted, astigmatism, and of course, presbyopia.
02:08 This is when we're 40 years old and we're getting older,
02:11 we start wearing reading glasses, and we're getting dizzy.
02:14 We also have glaucoma, as mentioned earlier, or the increase in pressure in the eyes,
02:19 that's why it can damage the roots and cut what we see.
02:22 Of course, we also have cataract.
02:24 All of us, when we're 60 years old and older, we get cataract.
02:29 And diabetes and hypertension, which are also common in Filipinos,
02:33 can really damage the blood vessels.
02:36 We get diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy,
02:40 and also early cataract, if we don't control those things.
02:45 Doctor, someone's asking, "Is it true that carrots or squash can help with our eyes' health?"
02:56 Yes, actually, the foods that are rich in vitamin A,
03:00 like our orange foods, carrots and squash, the vegetables that are orange,
03:07 they are rich in vitamin A or retinol.
03:09 In the eyes, we use 11-cis retinol or all-trans retinol,
03:16 which converts the light that enters the eyes into electrical signals
03:21 that go to the brain and interpret what we see.
03:25 So, of course, it helps, but of course, our diet and medicine are still important.
03:32 Let's add that to our food.
03:34 It can help with our eyes' health.
03:37 But, Doc, if you're always near the TV monitor, computer, or cell phone,
03:43 and you're used to using these gadgets, can your eyes get blurry?
03:51 The most common reason why our eyes get blurry is because it's hereditary or we get it.
03:59 But there are many studies that show that it's possible
04:03 to get blurry eyes because of near work or any work that's related to it.
04:09 This can include using a computer, cell phone, or even reading a book,
04:15 any work that's related to it.
04:17 That's why it's important that the distance we're doing is correct.
04:22 For example, the TV should be at a height of six times the distance when we're watching.
04:29 Our monitors should be at a distance of around 20 to 40 inches.
04:33 And phones or any other work that's related to it should be at a distance of around 16 to 18 inches.
04:40 It's not 100% that if you're doing something or using something, you'll get blurry,
04:45 but it can have some contribution.
04:47 It's better to be careful or prevent our eyes from getting blurry.
04:52 But Doc, I noticed that you're wearing an anti-blue light lens.
04:59 Is that okay?
05:03 Our anti-blue light lenses are anti-radiation, as some call it.
05:09 It helps reduce eye strain.
05:11 Because nowadays, we're very exposed to blue light because of gadgets.
05:16 It helps reduce computer vision syndrome, tears, and eye pain.
05:23 And temporary blurry vision.
05:25 Sometimes, we have ciliary spasm.
05:28 We have muscles in our eyes.
05:31 If we look at something for a long time, it gets tight.
05:35 So we need to relax and look at it for 20 seconds to 20 minutes.
05:41 And our lens is just a protection to reduce the strain.
05:47 To be more comfortable.
05:48 It also makes our eyes tired and strained.
05:51 But Doctor, for our fellow countrymen,
05:55 what are the modern ways of eye medicine?
06:01 Like using laser or opera, or anything that's done to the eyes so that a person won't get blurry?
06:09 When it comes to our lens, we have a lot of options if our concern is just gradation.
06:15 For example, we have contact lenses.
06:21 We also have hard contact lenses.
06:23 They're made of glass.
06:25 We have cases where it's better to use them.
06:29 Like if our near-sighted are high.
06:31 We also have orthocardiology.
06:34 It's like a contact lens, but you wear it when you're sleeping.
06:39 When you wake up, you take it off.
06:41 Eventually, it will reshape the front and the back of our eyes.
06:45 To improve our vision.
06:47 It's only temporary, unlike other surgical methods.
06:52 For example, Lasik.
06:53 To reduce the gradation of the eyes.
06:56 We have a lot of options now.
06:59 Before that, I know that you wear contact lenses when you're sleeping.
07:05 You take them off when you're sleeping.
07:07 And it's dangerous when it gets inside the eyes.
07:13 Yes, it's a special kind of contact lenses called orthocardiology.
07:18 It's not the usual soft contact lenses we see.
07:21 It has a criteria to check if you're a good candidate.
07:26 We have specialists, especially in the field of optometry.
07:30 Specialists for orthocardiology.
07:33 Lastly, what should our countrymen do to take care of our eyes?
07:41 Let's go back to what we talked about earlier.
07:47 A balanced diet.
07:49 Like eating food rich in vitamin A.
07:52 And of course, to avoid systemic diseases.
07:55 Diabetes, hypertension.
07:57 That can cause complications in the eyes.
08:00 Second, good hygiene.
08:02 First, hygiene with your hands.
08:04 Our hands are dirty.
08:06 It's easy to get it in our eyes.
08:08 This can cause sores in the eyes.
08:10 And other infections.
08:12 Good visual hygiene.
08:14 A good distance.
08:16 Like we mentioned, 20 feet apart.
08:18 Every 20 minutes, for 20 seconds.
08:20 Look at 20 feet or farther.
08:22 So that our eyes can relax and breathe.
08:25 It's important to wear eye protection.
08:29 Especially for those who work with us.
08:31 To avoid eye exposure.
08:33 Chemicals or construction.
08:35 And of course, wear glasses.
08:39 That are suitable for your eyes.
08:41 And our annual check-up.
08:43 For our other symptoms.
08:45 Like hypertension, diabetes.
08:47 And of course, for the eyes.
08:49 Ideally, every year.
08:51 To check if it's swollen.
08:53 Both inside and out.
08:55 Because that's where we'll see.
08:57 If we have problems.
08:59 And we can't see.
09:01 You know, Doctor.
09:03 When my bills arrive.
09:05 My bills.
09:07 My eyes get blurry.
09:09 I don't know if it's connected to what you're saying.
09:11 You might not want to read it.
09:13 Because other diseases.
09:15 That can cause complications.
09:17 Thank you so much.
09:19 Dr. Feliz, I'm Iana Nisa.
09:21 Again, thank you.
09:23 And I hope this year,
09:25 Our eyes will be healthier.
09:27 Thank you.