Do myopia require glasses? 8 hard-core knowledge that parents are advised to keep in mind!

Zhou Chao, director of the Optometry Center of Aier Eye Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University, tells you 8 pieces of hard-core knowledge, take notes quickly!

1. If parents are nearsighted, will their children definitely be nearsighted?

1) Heredity. The formation of myopia in children is often related to multiple factors such as heredity and environment. Studies have shown that the more myopic parents are, the greater the chance that their children will develop myopia.

2) Bad eye habits. Long-term continuous use of eyes, close-up use of eyes, insufficient ambient light, improper reading and writing postures, etc., will have adverse effects on vision.

3) Eye diseases. Children’s strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, etc. may have different degrees of negative effects on vision and visual function, and need to be diagnosed and treated in time.

2. Are there any signs of myopia in children?

If you frequently squint, blink, rub your eyes, twist your eyes, frown, tilt your head to look, and look closely... If you find yourself experiencing these symptoms, you should be highly alert, as they may be signs of myopia.

3. Can participating in more outdoor activities prevent myopia?

Two hours of outdoor activities a day and more than 10 hours a week can effectively reduce the risk of myopia in children. Children and adolescents can spend more time outdoors and bask in the sun, which can not only strengthen their bodies but also prevent myopia, killing two birds with one stone.

4. Do I need to test my eyesight every month?

Teenagers and children develop rapidly, so it is recommended that they go to a regular eye hospital for a vision check every 3 to 6 months. If you already have myopia, you should have regular follow-up visits according to the doctor's advice.

5. What should I do if I overuse my eyes?

Look into the distance, look into the distance for more than 20 seconds at a distance of 6 meters for every 20 minutes of close eye use. This is because close eye use can easily cause excessive tension in the ciliary muscles, and looking into the distance can relieve this tension by adjusting the eye distance.

6. How to use your eyes better?

Whether you are reading, writing or watching TV, after using your eyes at close range for 20 minutes, look into the distance for a while; after using your eyes continuously for 40 minutes, pay attention to resting your eyes.

7. Do I need to wear glasses if I am nearsighted?

Go to a regular ophthalmology hospital for mydriasis refraction. If the refractive result is normal, it is pseudomyopia, and eye accommodation can be restored by taking medication and correcting bad eye habits; otherwise, it is myopia and needs scientific correction with glasses.

8. Can I go to an optical shop for an eye test?

Optometry and glasses fitting is a medical act that requires professionals to complete. In addition to optometry, it is also necessary to exclude eye diseases and give appropriate optometry prescriptions based on binocular vision function, eye position, eye axis, corneal curvature and other data, combined with daily eye habits. Therefore, you must go to a professional ophthalmology hospital for optometry and glasses fitting.