Russia and the USSR gave the world a huge number of names that went down in history with their discoveries and achievements in the field of medicine. No exception was ophthalmology – is a field of medicine that studies the structure and properties of the human eye, as well as eye diseases, and searches for methods for their prevention and treatment.
Soviet and Russian microsurgeon-ophthalmologist, professor of medicine, academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences Svyatoslav Nikolaevich Fedorov, who knew how to talentedly combine scientific and practical activities, made outstanding discoveries in the field of treatment of eye diseases, has succeeded significantly in this area. In 1994, he was recognized as the foremost ophthalmologist of the 20th century.
In recognition of Fedorov’s merits and in memory of him, an initiative was born among Russian ophthalmologists to establish International Ophthalmology Day on his birthday. The initiative of Russian doctors was enthusiastically received and supported abroad, where the scientist’s merits were known firsthand.
Thus was born a holiday celebrated annually on August 8, starting in 2004.
Vision – is the human sensory organ whose loss becomes a real tragedy in a person’s life. Deterioration of vision, in addition to loss of brightness of worldview, significantly narrows a person’s social capabilities, causing him not only physical discomfort, but also psychological problems. Deterioration of vision can deprive a person of the opportunity to do what he loves and limit the choice of range of professional employment.
The tasks of ophthalmologists come down to solving these pressing human problems, especially since the number of people suffering from eye diseases is huge.
Modern ophthalmology has ample opportunities for treating many eye diseases, but experts strongly recommend preventing these diseases.
The main recommendations are giving up bad habits, wearing high-quality sunglasses to protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation, monitoring blood sugar levels, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, healthy eating, eating foods containing vitamin A, Omega-3 and antioxidants. Doctors do not recommend abusing watching 3D films, especially for children.
By the way, the already half-forgotten game of Tetris, which at one time had become boring to many and caused a grin, as it turned out, is used by ophthalmologists to train the eye. Regular vision tests are also an unconditional recommendation. All doctors unanimously repeat the truth that it is better to identify the disease earlier in order to begin treating it earlier, because many eye diseases identified in the early stages are completely cured.
Traditionally, conferences and symposia are timed to coincide with International Ophthalmology Day, at which the merits and achievements of individual doctors and scientists in this field of medicine are celebrated, experience is exchanged, and professional connections are established between colleagues from different countries.
At these events, ophthalmologists who have achieved high results in their work or made scientific discoveries are awarded. Experts see new medical equipment and equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
Many ophthalmological centers and institutes conduct free consultations, diagnostics and even operations on this day. Citizens are given the opportunity to get an appointment with honored, highly qualified specialists, receive advice and assistance.
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