How can I slow down the progression of myopia? Will myopia continue to increase after adulthood?

With the increasing frequency of use of electronic products, myopia has become a relatively common eye health problem nowadays. The myopia rate among children and adolescents is getting higher and higher. In addition to affecting work, study, and life, high myopia can also cause other complications. So how can we slow down the increase in myopia?

Why do we become nearsighted?

1. Genetic factors.

Myopia is somewhat hereditary. If the parents have severe myopia, the child will be more likely to inherit the disease.

2. Environmental factors.

Prolonged use of electronic products such as mobile phones and computers, improper posture when doing homework and reading, etc., which will keep the eyes in a state of tension and fatigue can cause myopia.

How to slow down the progression of myopia?

1. Do more outdoor sports. Relax your eyes by looking far away, exercising, or other outdoor activities under natural light.

2. Control the time of using electronic products. It is not recommended for children under two years old to use electronic products.

3. Maintain good eye posture. Reduce continuous close-up eye use time and pay attention to reading and writing posture standards.

4. Get enough sleep. It is recommended that primary school students sleep no less than 10 hours a day, junior high school students sleep no less than 9 hours a day, and high school students sleep no less than 8 hours a day. Avoid staying up late.

Will myopia increase in adulthood?

Zhu Lina, director of Tianjin University Aier Eye Hospital, said that except for eye diseases, trauma or pathological myopia, the degree of myopia generally does not change significantly after adulthood, but if the eyes are tired for a long time or the eye habits are bad, the degree of myopia may change. Therefore, even in adulthood, we should pay attention to eye protection. Myopic patients should have their eyes checked regularly. It is very important to use the eyes rationally and scientifically.