Reading in Dim light
There are several eye myths our parents used to tell us. We might even tell them to our children as well. Today I will talk about some of those myths so we will be no longer be confused.
Reading in dim light can damage your eyes
O False
It may cause eye fatigue, but not hurting your eyes.
Failure to use proper glasses will hurt your eyes.
O False
While corrective lens are used to improve eyesight, using your eyes with or without glasses cannot damage them further.
Eating tomatoes will improve your vision.
O Not really
Since only small amount of vitamin A is enough to prevent night blindness
There’s nothing you can do about preventing sight loss
O False
Regular eye exam and using proper safety eyewear will do .
An eye examination is necessary only if you’re having problem
O False
A regular eye exam is as important as other regular physical check ups.
Here is an interesting data in US vision problems are as common as one in very twenty preschoolers. It is possible for your child to have a vision problem without your awareness. But an eye doctor is able to examine even a child as small as after birth. Parents always can tell the problem when it is obvious, such as squint. For other eye problems, you need to look for signs including:
· Rubs eyes very often
· Shuts or covers one eye
· Tilts head forward
· Holds objects close to eyes
· Blink more than usual when doing close-up work
· Unable to see distant things clearly
· Complaint of eye itch or burn and cannot see well
Appearance:
-Crossed or misaligned eyes
-Red rim, swollen eyelids
-Inflamed or watery eyes
-Recurring styles of eyelids
-Color photos of the child show white reflection instead of typical red or no reflection
Common eye problems in children are nearsightedness, farsightless, Astigmatism, Squint, Color blindness, Amblyopia (lazy eyes). Untreated eye problems can worsen and lead to other serious conditions, as well as affect learning ability, athletic performance and self-esteem.
Remember that knowing how to take good care of eyes is the key to protect your eyesight for a lifetime.
There are several eye myths our parents used to tell us. We might even tell them to our children as well. Today I will talk about some of those myths so we will be no longer be confused.
Reading in dim light can damage your eyes
O False
It may cause eye fatigue, but not hurting your eyes.
Failure to use proper glasses will hurt your eyes.
O False
While corrective lens are used to improve eyesight, using your eyes with or without glasses cannot damage them further.
Eating tomatoes will improve your vision.
O Not really
Since only small amount of vitamin A is enough to prevent night blindness
There’s nothing you can do about preventing sight loss
O False
Regular eye exam and using proper safety eyewear will do .
An eye examination is necessary only if you’re having problem
O False
A regular eye exam is as important as other regular physical check ups.
Here is an interesting data in US vision problems are as common as one in very twenty preschoolers. It is possible for your child to have a vision problem without your awareness. But an eye doctor is able to examine even a child as small as after birth. Parents always can tell the problem when it is obvious, such as squint. For other eye problems, you need to look for signs including:
· Rubs eyes very often
· Shuts or covers one eye
· Tilts head forward
· Holds objects close to eyes
· Blink more than usual when doing close-up work
· Unable to see distant things clearly
· Complaint of eye itch or burn and cannot see well
Appearance:
-Crossed or misaligned eyes
-Red rim, swollen eyelids
-Inflamed or watery eyes
-Recurring styles of eyelids
-Color photos of the child show white reflection instead of typical red or no reflection
Common eye problems in children are nearsightedness, farsightless, Astigmatism, Squint, Color blindness, Amblyopia (lazy eyes). Untreated eye problems can worsen and lead to other serious conditions, as well as affect learning ability, athletic performance and self-esteem.
Remember that knowing how to take good care of eyes is the key to protect your eyesight for a lifetime.
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