The importance of a perfect vision cannot be overemphasized, considering that the options for replacement are limited. There are various causes of avoidable blindness. Research has shown that visual impairment affects the quality of life of the affected individual. This is because, he/she does not only become a liability to himself, but to his family and the nation as a whole as he/she now becomes dependent on others to fend for his/herself. If all things were equal, he should be providing for himself and even create wealth for others. Therefore, for every individual that goes blind, the economy suffers a loss. Now, this is at the national level. For his/her family members, the time and energy that would have been utilized for improvement of their own lives and finance, is dedicated to taking of the blind relative. This also affects their standard of life and general output to the economy. Sadly, blindness does not only rob the nation of the affected individual’s input, but close relatives that he/she becomes dependent on, thereby reducing the general economy of the nation.
Lastly, the visually impaired or blind individual is majorly affected, as all of his/her dreams have to be put on hold. For someone who has had a very active lifestyle, the change of pace once he/she becomes blind, may be too hard too bear. Research has shown that individuals with visual impairment/blindness tend to die quicker because they are prone to hypertension, depression, mood swings, etc.
Therefore, the importance of ensuring that one has a perfect sight cannot be overemphasized. The eye is the candle of the body. Without sight, life becomes meaningless and may even be cut short untimely. Hence the phrase, MY SIGHT……MY LIFE!!!