The history of Saint Lucia and the reason for the recognition of the profession.
Each December 13 is celebrated in the country on Ophthalmologist’s Day. The date was chosen in honor of Saint Lucia, the patron saint of visual health, and was chosen to honor and recognize the work of all the professionals who studied to dedicate themselves to this profession.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that is mainly dedicated to vision and eye care in general. According to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that at least 2.2 billion people suffer from blindness or some type of visual impairment.
Saint Lucia
Ophthalmologist’s Day in Argentina: why December 13
This anniversary was established that day in honor Saint Lucia, the patron saint of visual health. The curiosity of this origin is that despite being a branch of medicine, and science in general, the celebration is part of a religious celebration. Lucia of Syracuse was born in the year 283 and was educated with the Christian faith, which at that time was being persecuted by the Roman Empire, for which she was punished.
Among the most important myths about her life, there is the version that her eyes were removed, but she still continued to see. She was one of the most recognized martyrs of the church and eventually became a Saint. She was adopted as the patron saint of different activities linked to sight, such as photography and ophthalmology.
Tips for good eye health
Nowadays, when exposed to screens, it is more common for our eyesight to receive more damage or be more impaired, which is why it is important to know how we can take care of it. Among the advice from specialistswe select the 10 most relevant:
- Visit a professional at least once a year.
- Maintain a healthy diet.
- Protect yourself from the sun’s rays with sunglasses.
- Take care of eye hygiene.
- Maintain good lighting so as not to strain your eyes.
- Rest properly at night.
- Maintain a good distance from the objects to be observed.
- Take a break from the screens every so often.
- Do not rub your eyes.
- Exercise regularly.
Source: Ambito
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