The child is short-sighted, which is undoubtedly a wake-up call for many parents. But when it comes to the question of whether to give their children glasses, many parents are struggling. Their concerns are obvious: they don't want their children to rely on glasses too early, they are afraid that they will change the shape of their eyes, and they even worry that wearing glasses will make their myopia worse. So, are these concerns really warranted? If my child is nearsighted, does he really need to wear glasses? It's like a ship in the fog, we need to clear the fog one by one and find the answers.
Appropriate glasses to control the progression of myopia
Children are advised to receive medical optometry and professional opticians in formal settings. After prescribing an optometry, the optometrist will carefully select the appropriate lenses and frames for each child according to their specific situation, and guide the child on how to wear glasses and use their eyes properly. In this way, the aggravation of myopia can be minimized and controlled, and the child's vision health can be protected.
You can't wait until you can't see clearly before changing your glasses
On the one hand, children are at the peak of their growth and development, and their interpupillary distance and myopia are constantly changing like the rotation of the four seasons, which requires us to adjust their spectacle lenses in time. It's like a piece of farmland that needs to be constantly pruned to keep it thriving. Children, on the other hand, are naturally active, and their spectacle lenses often inadvertently leave traces of age. Using blurry lenses for a long time is tantamount to covering the eyes with a layer of mist, which can easily lead to eye fatigue and even aggravate the degree of myopia. Therefore, timely replacement of glasses is indispensable for children with myopia, just like the moisturization of the earth by spring rain. We can't wait until the lenses are worn out like ancient city walls, or when a child complains that they can't see clearly. At that time, I am afraid that the best time to prevent myopia has been missed.
Blue light-blocking glasses should not be worn
In the concept of parents, anti-blue light glasses seem to have become the guardian of myopia. However, this seemingly formidable shield is not invulnerable. Blue light, mainly the sun and various electronic devices, is not entirely harmful. What really poses a threat to the eye is that part of the high-energy blue light with a short wavelength. But be aware that it poses a threat to the health of the eyes only if it irradiates the eyes for a long time, with high intensity, and without interruption.
For our children, the amount of time they spend in front of electronic screens every day is not enough for them to be exposed to such harm. Moreover, the intensity of blue light emitted by electronic screens is only a few tenths or hundredths of natural light. So why do you want kids to wear blue-light glasses for long periods of time? This blocks the beneficial parts of blue light in nature and can cause myopia. Therefore, we should not easily conclude that blue-light blocking glasses are beneficial to children. On the contrary, over-reliance on such glasses may not only be unhelpful, but harmful.
After reading this article, I believe many parents have feelings. We all know that children's vision problems affect the hearts of every parent. When a child in the family is unfortunate enough to be nearsighted, we, as parents, should take immediate action to provide them with the best protection. First, we need to take them to a professional ophthalmologist for optometry. This is not just to determine the degree of myopia in your child, but also to ensure that they can get the most accurate diagnosis and**. Professional ophthalmologists have extensive experience and advanced equipment to provide the best possible service to children. Secondly, once the degree of myopia in your child has been determined, we need to wear them with the right glasses. A good pair of glasses not only corrects vision, but also provides the necessary protection for your child's eyes. We must choose glasses of reliable quality and brand guarantee to ensure the health of your child's eyes. In this process, we also need to pay attention to some details. For example, we should take our children to have their eyesight checked regularly to make sure their glasses always fit. At the same time, we also need to remind children to pay attention to eye hygiene and avoid staring at electronic screens such as mobile phones and computers for a long time. Your child's vision problem requires our attention. Only by taking timely action can their vision be protected. Don't let the child's eye health become our eternal concern. 