With the development of science and technology, more and more electronic products such as TVs, mobile phones, tablets, etc. have entered our lives, and children are becoming more and more dependent on these electronic products, which also leads to their long-term staring at electronic screens, which leads to the problem of myopia. So, for the increasing number of children with myopia, is it useful to eat lutein?
First of all, we need to understand what lutein is. Lutein is an important antioxidant that is concentrated in the macular part of the retina and lens, protecting our vision and relieving visual fatigue. Lutein is not only found in plants in nature, but can also be supplemented by dietary supplements or taking health supplements.
Therefore, the consumption of lutein can protect the eyes from blue light damage, protect eyesight, and delay the occurrence of age-related macular degeneration. However, it should be noted that lutein does not directly ** myopia, it is just a health food that can be used as a way of vision care.
So, if the child is already nearsighted, can he still alleviate myopia by eating lutein?
The answer is no. Myopia is an irreversible eye disease, and there are currently no drugs or foods that can completely ** myopia. Although eating lutein can alleviate visual fatigue, for children who are already myopia, eating lutein does not change the fact that they are already myopia, nor does it reduce the increase in myopia.
Therefore, in our daily life, we should pay more attention to the prevention of myopia, rather than waiting until myopia occurs**. First of all, we should limit the amount of time children spend on electronic devices and reduce their reliance on electronic screens as much as possible.
At the same time, we should also let children participate in outdoor activities more often, so that their eyes can be fully rested and relaxed. Secondly, we should ensure that children have a balanced diet and eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and other foods rich in vitamins and minerals to ensure the health of the body.
Finally, we would like to remind parents that the problem of myopia requires us to start from the little things in our daily life and pay attention to prevention and control. We must take our children to the hospital regularly to check their eyesight and detect myopia problems in time.
At the same time, we should also let children develop good eye habits, such as maintaining a correct sitting posture and reading posture, so as to better protect their eye health.