GOASIAPLUS October 2018

ADVERTORIAL
A SIGHT
TO BEHOLD
Travelling does take a toll on you so don’t blame the
world dull just because you couldn’t see correctly.
After all, we need our eyes to see in order to
feel it in our hearts. Here, Dr Chong Kheng Yaw,
ophthalmology specialist from Pantai Hospital Cheras
shares 7 basic eye care steps for healthier, clearer vision.
SHOP FOR EYE DROPS
Use eye drops or tear drops during long flights in
airplane to prevent dry eyes. It is advisable for contact
lens users to use it at all time and make sure it is
preservative free for long-term eye drops user.
CLEANSE YOUR LENS
For people who wear contact lenses, reduce the chance
of eye fatigue and infection by using daily disposable
lenses when you travel to maximize cleanliness for
your eyes.
SHIELD AGAINST THE SUN
Before you work on that tan, always protect your eyes
from with the right type of sunglasses to protect it from
direct UV rays.
EXERCISE YOUR EYES
You don’t have to go to the gym for this. Practice the 20-
20-20 rule for people who are often fixated on computer
or phone screen to avoid Computer Vision Syndrome.
For every 20 minutes, blink 20 times looking at
something 20 feet away regularly to improve your vision.
REAP WHAT YOU EAT
Travel foods can be tempting but remember to eat
colourful vegetables when you can.
URBAN EYE ALLERGY SYNDROME
Frequent itching, redness, swollen eyes or eyelids might
be symptoms of ocular allergy for people living in cities
caused by air pollutants. Therefore, everyone should
consult an eye doctor for tests for at least once in their
lifetime.
HAVE A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Many forget that the overall body health is equivalent
to eyes health. Make sure you get a good rest
while you travel. Also, getting enough sleep
can prevent possible eye infection.
Dr Chong Kheng Yaw
Opthalmologist
M.B.S.S (J.N.M.C), MS
Ophthalmology (U.M.)
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
1, Jalan 1/96A, Taman Cheras Makmur, 56100 Kuala Lumpur
03-9145 2888 | www.pantai.com.my/cheras