Mr Somji Murtaza, Consultant Optometrists explains the importance of eye care in a discussion of why eye health is important in achieving sustainable development goals. Although you may not thinking of blinking as a major component of your health care routine, if you didn’t blink for extended periods you’d be at higher risk of eye infection, would have uncomfortable, dry eyes, and would have decreased clarity of vision. The most important benefit of blinking is that it cleans the surface of your eye of any debris and washes it out with fresh tears. The coating of tears helps sharpen your vision, clearing and brightening the image your retina receives. Blinking also nourishes your eye with oxygen and nutrients, keeping your eyes healthy and comfortable.

Date: Oct. 13, 2022