{"id":31166,"date":"2026-11-02T06:38:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T06:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swn.af\/en\/?p=31166"},"modified":"2026-11-02T06:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T06:56:15","slug":"poor-eyesight-from-learning-difficulties-to-persistent-headaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swn.af\/en\/2026\/11\/poor-eyesight-from-learning-difficulties-to-persistent-headaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Poor eyesight; from learning difficulties to persistent headaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

A number of young women in Afghanistan say that poor eyesight has made their daily lives more difficult, causing problems ranging from difficulties with studying and persistent headaches to reliance on glasses for everyday activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sana, a 19-year-old who has been experiencing poor eyesight since the age of 14, says: \u201cThis problem has affected my life, particularly my education and other activities. I cannot clearly see what is written on the classroom board because the writing looks blurry. I wear prescription glasses. My near vision is relatively good. However, my distance vision is very poor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Latifa, a 35-year-old who has been experiencing vision problems for the past ten years, says she cannot go outside or carry out her daily activities without wearing glasses.<\/p>\n

\u201cI cannot go outside without wearing my glasses. I need them for my daily activities, including reading books, watching television, using my mobile phone, and working on a computer. Even when my eyes become tired, I cannot take my glasses off. If I do, I develop a severe headache. I am farsighted and get headaches easily,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Fatana Wahedi, a 26-year-old young woman, says that direct exposure to sunlight causes her severe headaches.<\/p>\n

\u201cI cannot study properly. Even reading one or two pages without wearing my glasses gives me a headache, and I cannot continue studying. When I go outside, prolonged exposure to strong sunlight also causes severe headaches,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

However, Anisa Wahedi, whose 11-year-old daughter has poor eyesight, says she takes her daughter for regular treatment to improve her eyesight.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnyone with poor eyesight should have their eyes examined every three, six, or twelve months. We follow this practice. If a person’s eye prescription changes and they do not replace their glasses, it can weaken their eyesight. We take this matter seriously and have her glasses changed every six months,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, some doctors say that refractive errors, genetic factors, and some diseases are among the main causes of vision problems. They also emphasize that prolonged and improper use of digital devices, inadequate sleep, and exposure to poor lighting conditions can cause eye strain and worsen vision problems.<\/p>\n

Khoshal Aman, an eye specialist, explains some of the most common causes of poor eyesight:<\/p>\n

\u201cExcessive use of mobile phones or computers in the darkness of night, smoking, and drug use can lead to vision problems. Certain diseases caused by poor hygiene can also affect eyesight. Looking directly at the sun can expose the eyes to harmful rays. Looking directly at a solar or lunar eclipse can sometimes even cause complete blindness.\u201d<\/p>\n

Faridullah Omari, an internal medicine specialist, identifies genetic factors and hormonal changes during menstruation as some of the common causes of poor eyesight. He recommends the following measures to protect eye health:<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen reading books or using mobile phones and computers, make sure there is enough light. Get enough sleep, and never use eye drops or ointments without consulting a doctor. Try to protect your eyes from harmful rays of light. Our diet should include foods rich in vitamin A, such as carrots, fish, and green vegetables.\u201d<\/p>\n

Refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, are common vision problems. These conditions occur when light does not focus properly on the retina, making it difficult to see nearby or distant objects clearly. Blurred vision, eye strain, and headaches are also common symptoms.<\/p>\n

Reporter: Shamin Nijrabi<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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