Yang Seon-mo, director of Yonsei Eye Clinic, “I do more eye checkups than I thought”

Glaucoma, symptoms only after damage to the optic nerve... The need for early screening

[ K trendy NEWS Reporter Young-sik Cho ] “The 'eye', the passageway through which you see the world, is more important than any other sensory organ.” Sunmo Yang, director of Yonsei Ophthalmology Clinic in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, recommends using sunglasses, avoiding prolonged exposure to electronic devices, maintaining proper humidity, drinking enough water, and regular check-ups to protect eyes. He countered that he was hesitant to use sunglasses because of the climate in our society where people look like celebrities or gangsters when they wear sunglasses. Director Yang explained, “These days, there are many people who seek practicality, so the use of sunglasses is increasing and such prejudices are decreasing.” Regarding regular check-ups, as our society tends to go to the hospital if they are sick, they say that regular check-ups are not easy. It can be easily treated if it is detected at an early stage through a brief screening, but it is unfortunate that there are not many people who suffer from high costs and suffering from treatment after the symptoms deepen,” he said. Director Yang Seon-mo said, “Glaucoma is a very important symptom that can cause loss of vision due to damage to the optic nerve. said When asked what foods are good to eat for eye health, Director Yang said, "It is important to eat good food, but it is more important to avoid things that you shouldn't eat. It should be avoided.” Director Yang said, “Food containing sugar not only causes eye diseases such as macular degeneration, but also increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease. make it happen,” he emphasized. Director Yang Seon-mo recommended carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, eggs, and oysters as foods that are good for the eyes. According to Yang, carrots contain vitamin A and beta-carotene, which promotes eye health. Vitamin A protects the surface of the eye, and beta-carotene protects the cells of the eye through its powerful antioxidant action. Dark green vegetables such as spinach and kale are high in lutein and zeaxanthin. They are responsible for keeping the eye cells healthy. According to the American Society of Optometry and Optometry, these substances act as 'sunglasses' that filter out harmful rays from within the body. Sweet potatoes, like carrots, are rich in beta-carotene. It is also rich in vitamins A and C, dietary fiber, manganese, and potassium, which helps to keep the eyes healthy. Director Yang Seon-mo said, “In order to protect your eyes with foods such as carrots, you need to consume them consistently for a long time. Director Yang also cited 'allergic conjunctivitis' as an eye disease to watch out for in autumn in the Pocheon area, which is full of grass and trees. 'Allergic conjunctivitis' is a disease caused by pollen in autumn. Pollen is emitted from various plants such as mugwort, ragweed, and ginseng vine not only in spring but also in autumn. Pocheon has an exceptionally high elderly population, so we ordered advice on eye health for the elderly. Director Yang Seon-mo said, “Even if you are a little uncomfortable, we ask that you receive regular check-ups.” “If cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration are detected early, management and treatment will be much more advantageous, but if you miss the opportunity, you may lose your eyesight.” said