The millennial generation (those born between 1980 to 2000) has now reached to become one of the most digitally-driven generations. Right from a morning alarm to a good night text, everything revolves around technology. Mobiles, laptops, or computer screens have become the daily essentials without which we can't even imagine our lives.
While it is appreciated that the technology interface is helping and contributing a lot to the world, it also takes away a lot from a person. One of the most concerning effects of too much technology usage is poor eye health or eye disorders. With continuous screen work for prolonged hours, our eyes become devoid of their power and capability to uphold and maintain a proper vision. This marks the deterioration of our eyesight and that's also an alarming sign.
Eye disorders suffered by millennials
Eye dryness develops when the eyes are unable to produce enough tears for lubrication or if the quality of tears is poor. A problem meant to only show up in later stages of life, with the advancing technology and everything jotted down in that one screen of your device, now have been quite frequently observed in millennials too. Youngsters usually experience stinging or burning feelings, pain, or a feeling that something is stuck in the eye.
Digital eye strain is the physical discomfort experienced after sitting for two or more hours nearby or a mid-range distance of digital devices like laptops, desktops, mobiles, tablets, etc. There are many causes of digital eye strain. On average, a person blinks about 18 times per minute but due to the increasing digital strain on the eyes, the blink rates are reduced leading to dry and itchy eyes. The light emission from the devices and prolonged use of them also damage retinal cells.
Interestingly, with the advancing technology space and use of digital media, the cases of myopia or shortsightedness have reported a sharp increase in millennials. In myopia, a person is able to see things closely but has difficulty viewing things from a distance. Myopia is characterized by excessive horizontal growth of the eyes, causing the lens of the eye to focus on what the individual is trying to view in front of the retina versus on the retina. An overly curved cornea or an overly thick lens can also be the probable cause of myopia.
Eye problems have reported a sharp increase in the past few years majorly because of the influence of the digital world and everything going online. Earlier, eye health problems were limited to people with old age but these days, the major chunk of people suffering is the younger generation.
Most of your problems arise from your lifestyle and in the case of eyes, your digital lifestyle. So, certain modifications are important. Ensure a healthy and balanced diet with rich incorporation of nutrients like Vitamin A and C, minerals like iron, antioxidants, carotenoids, flavonoids, etc. If your work involves too much screen time, make sure you keep taking small breaks in between and wash your eyes with cold water at least 2 times a day.
About Careprost Eye drop: Clinical approach
Careprost Eye Drop, manufactured by the Sun Pharma pharmaceutical industry, is majorly used to treat the problem of glaucoma which occurs when too much pressure builds up inside the eye. This pressure can lead to many other serious eye disorders. The medication consists of Bimatoprost as an active component. Careprost is mainly for external use only and the dose depends on your condition of the eye and is usually prescribed by the doctor. Usually, Careprost Eye Drops may take around 4 weeks to show any benefit or improvement and up to 16 weeks to show the full effect.
Your doctor decides what dosage your medication is gonna be. The dose of your eye drop is decided by your doctor. If by chance you happen to instill more In case you happen to instill more than the prescribed dose of this medicine, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and contact your doctor if the situation worsens. If you have missed the dose of Careprost, you can apply immediately upon remembering but do not overdose to compensate for the missed one.
The best way to apply the eye drop is by holding the dropper close to the eye without touching it and then gently squeezing the dropper and placing the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Make sure you wipe off extra liquid. Being a prostaglandin analog, the medicine works by enhancing the outflow of aqueous humor and decreasing eye pressure.
There are certain side effects associated with Careprost if you applied the dose wrongly or your eye isn't able to accept the dose initially. These side effects are-
- Itchy eyes
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Precautions and warnings related to Careprost
- There isn't much information available regarding the use of Careprost in the case of pregnancy and breastfeeding and one must only consume it with proper consultation from the doctor.
[/*]- Careprost Eye drops do not have any major impact on your driving capability but they can cause blurred visions after instilling them into the eyes so better avoid driving for that particular time.
[/*]- Alcohol does not interact with this medicine in general but still, if you consume it way too often, then consult your doctor.
[/*]- Avoid spreading the eyedrop over the skin and around the eyes as it can cause unnecessary facial hair growth.
[/*]- It is advised to remove your contact lenses before applying the drop into your eyes and you can wear them back after 15minutes.
[/*]- Avoid the use of Careprost if you have had any past eye surgeries or have a low heart rate or blood pressure or if you are suffering from any respiratory ailment.
[/*]- Careprost Eye Drops can also cause dry eye syndrome in some cases and it is advised to consult your doctor if you feel any discomfort regarding dry eyes.
[/*]- Careprost is strictly a doctor-prescribed medicine. Do not try to self-medicate otherwise you can develop side effects which can be harmful to your eyes.
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Interactions of Careprost
- If you are using any medicine of the same class as Careprost like misoprostol, dinoprostone, the interactions may lead to an excessive reduction in eye pressure.
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Storage of Careprost needs to be taken care of. Any broken bottle lid or crooked dropper shouldn't be used. Keep the bottle completely closed when not in use.
