During the winter vacation, the use of electronic products by teenagers has increased, irregular work and rest, and the number of staying up late has increased, and the posture of reading books and reading has occurred from time to time, coupled with various factors such as online classes and offline make-up classes, etc., which have inevitably increased the burden on the eyes, making the holiday also a high incidence period of myopia among teenagers. If you don't want to deepen your eyes or become a "glasses person" at the beginning of school, eye care during the holidays is essentialDaily supervision by parents is essential.
The ophthalmologist of Shanghai No. 3** Hospital reminded parents that the prevention and control of myopia in adolescents needs to be checked and filled, and those who have not done it should hurry up and make up for it! Let's take a look at the 7 myopia prevention and control tips for eye care and eye protection!
Control how long you use your eyes
During the holidays, teenagers read books, watch TV, and do their homework without resting for several hours, and some stay up until late at night before going to bed, which makes the burden on their bodies and eyes heavier. Once pseudomyopia is caused, it will develop into true myopia in the long run. A child's staring at a screen for a long time, whether it is online classes or entertainment, can overstrain the eyes.
Therefore, doctors recommend resting for at least 5-10 minutes every 30 minutes to free the eyes from the close-up focused state. When you take a break, you can look into the distance, do some vision games, or close your eyes.
Maintain proper posture
Reading, writing, and doing homework, follow the principle of one foot away from the eyes, one fist from the chest, and one inch away from the pen, and the lighting should be sufficient when studying. For e-learning, try to use a large-screen high-resolution monitor. Use 20 minutes at a time to look at 20 feet, and use electronic products for no more than two hours a day.
Enhance outdoor activities
Sunlight is very beneficial for vision health, it helps regulate the circadian rhythm of the retina, reducing eye strain and dryness. It is recommended that children maintain at least 1-2 hours of outdoor activity time every day.
Eye nutrition
Eat more yellow and green foodsLutein is mainly found in yellow and green foods, such as corn, spinach, blueberries, etc. Lutein helps protect the retina from damage and supports healthy vision, and if your child is a picky eater, you can also supplement with a nourishing forest lutein.
Use an eye patch to help you sleep
Whether it's day or night, using an eye mask can provide a relatively dark environment that helps maintain sleep and relax eye muscles. Especially for those children who use their eyes for long periods of time, the use of eye patches can reduce eye fatigue. Blinking frequently can help clean the surface of the eye and prevent tears from evaporating too quickly and causing dry eyes. The blink rate should be around 15-20 times per minute. When you use your eyes for long periods of time, you can keep your eyes moist by consciously blinking.
Use your eyes wisely at night
At night is a time for the body and eyes to rest, and the use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, etc., should be minimized. Avoid using these devices in dark environments, as the blue light from the screen may affect sleep quality and biological clock.
Have your eyes checked regularly
Regardless of age, regular check-ups are important to help detect eye problems early.
Shanghai No.3** Hospital
Address:No. 100, Jiaocheng Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai.
Editor: Wang Wenying, Xu Yuelin Information: Shanghai Third **Hospital**Please indicate that it is from the official WeChat of Shanghai Jing'an.
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