Taking Care of Your Eyes

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Taking Care of Your Eyes
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Statement of objective

• Students will learn how to care for eyes and
  describe different eye problems
• Students will continue to work in groups on
  Restaurant project

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Eye Problems

• Astigmatism - an irregular curvature of the
  lens or cornea causing blurred vision.
• Nearsightedness - distant objects appear
  blurred while close objects are clear.

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Eye Problems

• Farsightedness - Close objects appear blurred
  while distant objects are clear.
• Color Blindness - a condition in which a person
  sees colors differently than other people.

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Pinkeye

• an inflammation of the membranes covering the
  white of the eye or eyelid.
• Caused by bacteria, and spreads from one person
  to another

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Ways to care for your eyes

• Get regular eye exams
• Avoid eyestrain by sitting at least 6 feet from
  the TV
• Do not rub or scratch the eye if something get in
  it
• Wear sunglasses a visor to protect your eyes.

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Ways to care for your eyes

• Apply an ice-cold compress see a doctor when
  there is a blow to the eye.
• Place a lamp so that it shines on school books
  when doing homework
• Wear safety glasses for sports when there is risk
  of eye injury

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Ways to care for your eyes

• Dont touch the eye.
• Use tissue when wiping away excretions.
• Dont share washcloths and towels.