The myopia rate in girls is higher than that in boys, and knowing this may prevent the tragedy of myopia in children
Introduction: Recently, I received a private message from a father who shared his daughter's myopia problem. Xiaofang is a ten-year-old primary school student who is smart and has excellent academic performance. However, her recent vision loss has left her parents very worried. This case made me think about the current problem of myopia in Chinese girls. Why is the rate of myopia higher in girls than in boys?What can parents do to prevent and respond to this trend?The next article will ** these questions and make some suggestions.
Causes and effects of higher rates of myopia in girls than in boys.
According to the "2019 Factors Influencing Adolescent Vision Development*** The myopia rate of Chinese girls is higher than that of boys, reaching 56% and 49% respectively. This phenomenon is a growing social problem. The formation of myopia is a complex process that is influenced by genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyle habits. Although genetics influence the occurrence of myopia to a certain extent, studies have shown that lifestyle habits are one of the main factors that lead to myopia.
In modern society, girls are more likely than boys to study indoors and use electronic devices. Long-term use of the eyes in close and low-light environments can easily overburden the eyes and accelerate the development of myopia. Boys, on the other hand, prefer outdoor activities, which help regulate the eyes and slow down the progression of myopia. And girls tend to have insufficient outdoor activities, which increases the risk of myopia to a certain extent.
Methods and recommendations for preventing and dealing with myopia in girls.
1.Eye balance and rest: Teach your child the right way to use their eyes, keep a proper distance, take regular breaks and do eye relaxation exercises.
2) Encourage outdoor activities: Encourage children to be outdoors for one to two hours a day to stimulate dopamine secretion and reduce the risk of myopia.
3) Arrange study and living time reasonably: Plan your child's study and rest time, reduce unnecessary extracurricular tutoring and stress, and give your child enough time to relax and participate in outdoor activities.
4) Diet and nutrition: Make sure your child consumes a proper, balanced diet, especially foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E, such as green leafy vegetables, fruits, and fish, which contribute to eye health.
5.Regular eye check-ups: It is advisable to have a professional eye exam every six months or a year so that problems can be detected and acted upon in a timely manner.
6) Limit the use of electronic devices: Avoid children from using electronic products for a long time, especially at night before going to bed, to reduce the impact of blue light on vision and sleep.
7) Cherish natural light: When studying indoors, make the most of natural light and choose a sunny indoor environment or outdoor reading.
8) Improve the learning environment: Make sure that the learning environment is well-lit, the temperature is appropriate, and the height of the tables and chairs is appropriate for the height of the child.
9) Pay attention to mental health: myopia is often accompanied by psychological pressure, so it is necessary to pay attention to children's emotional changes and give appropriate psychological support and counseling.
10) Develop good reading habits: Pay attention to your reading posture and light direction, and avoid reading in driving or bumpy environments.
The above suggestions are designed to help parents prevent and better cope with myopia in girls and protect their children's eye health. At the same time, we should also raise awareness of myopia from the social level, advocate a healthy lifestyle and learning environment, and create a living atmosphere conducive to protecting children's eyesight. Although myopia is a serious social problem, we parents and educators have a responsibility to work together to ensure that children have a healthy and happy childhood.