I heard that there is a new wave of cold air coming, affected by the cold weather, children's outdoor activity time has been significantly reduced, coupled with the children's upcoming winter vacation, sure that electronic products do not leave their hands, the incidence of myopia in adolescents and children has increased greatly, and it is even worse for children with poor eyesight.
Relevant studies show that the development of myopia in children is slow in summer and fast in winter, and the growth rate of myopia in summer is only 60% of that in winter. Why does myopia grow faster in winter than in summer?
Take your child to outdoor sports and avoid overusing your eyes
It is very necessary to maintain a certain amount of outdoor activity time, which can not only prevent and control myopia, but also help to enhance physical fitness, promote children's growth, prevent obesity, and cultivate a sunny and optimistic personality.
How do I get more than 2 hours of outdoor time a day? It's important to make good use of fragmented time. Parents can accompany their children to walk to and from school, try to choose the ones that can be carried out outdoors in the selection of interest classes, and take their children outdoors on weekends to get close to nature and soak up the sun. Outdoor activities emphasize the outdoors, contact with sunlight and allow the eyes to see far, so be sure to do outdoor activities during the day.
Parents should usually set an example by not using electronic devices in front of their children as much as possible, and do not actively guide their children to play with electronic products. Generally do not use your eyes for more than 40 minutes at close range, but you can look into the distance and let your eyes rest more. Provide your child with a well-rounded and balanced diet and try to reduce the intake of foods high in sugar.
What can you do as a parent after your child is nearsighted
Regular check-ups
Myopia is better than cure, after the child is 3 years old, it is recommended that parents take their children to a professional eye hospital for medical optometry every six months to track the child's vision development. If there is myopia, early detection and early correction.
Develop good eye habits
In daily life, guide and urge children to develop good eye habits. Control the time you spend near your eyes, follow the "20-20-20" mantra, and after 20 minutes of learning and using electronic devices, look up at 20 feet (6 meters away) away and relax for at least 20 seconds.
Wear glasses reasonably after myopia
After myopia reaches a certain level, children are prone to squinting and accelerating eye fatigue when they are unable to see clearly in class or watching TV, which will accelerate the development of myopia in the long run. Therefore, if there is a need for study and life, parents should let their children wear glasses reasonably according to the advice of optometrists and optometrists after the examination.
If myopia progresses too quickly, orthokeratology lenses can be worn
For some children whose myopia develops too quickly, orthokeratology lenses can be selected to determine whether they are eligible to wear orthokeratology lenses through detailed examination. Orthokeratology lenses are a kind of glasses used to control the development of myopia, which are generally worn when sleeping at night, and can achieve clear vision without glasses during the day. It is currently generally accepted as one of the means of controlling myopia.
Myopia surgery may be considered in adulthood
When the child becomes an adult, if he does not want to wear glasses, or if he needs to work, take exams, or join the army, he or she may consider myopia surgery. Myopia surgery has a detailed preoperative examination, and if the eye condition meets the requirements of the operation, the doctor will design a surgical plan according to the personal conditions and needs to correct the vision.
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