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Wearing glasses to increase power? Dr. Concord said that myopia in children should be taken seriously

Wearing glasses to increase power? Dr. Concord said that myopia in children should be taken seriously

It is Children's Day, and June 6 will also usher in National Eye Day. More and more electronic digital products occupy the after-school life of teenagers, and students' myopia shows a high incidence and younger age, which seriously affects the physical and mental health of children, which is a major issue related to the future of the country and the nation, and must be paid great attention to. Today, Xiehe ophthalmologist will take you to understand the characteristics of myopia and the prevention and control principles of myopia in children——

What are the causes and harms of myopia?

Myopia is characterized by seeing clearly near and not seeing far clearly. In the absence of adjustment, distant light enters the eye through the pupil, focuses on the retina, and cannot form a clear object on the retina, which is myopia. Generally, below 300 degrees is low myopia, 300 to 600 degrees is moderate myopia, and above 600 degrees is highly myopic. The higher the degree of myopia, the greater the risk of developing associated eye diseases and, in severe cases, even blindness.

Wearing glasses to increase power? Dr. Concord said that myopia in children should be taken seriously

What are the misconceptions about myopia?

Some parents think that it is no problem for children to see clearly, but in fact, some children are squinting the one hand, they are using the adjustment function of the eyes, and long-term fatigue may accelerate the development of myopia; On the other hand, always squinting at things is also a bad habit, and it also has some effects on appearance. Other parents believe that once the child wears glasses, the prescription will become deeper and deeper. In fact, the direct factor of the deepening of the degree is the habit of using the eyes, whether wearing glasses or not, the child does not have good eye habits may cause the degree to deepen. If the child has developed myopia, more attention should be paid to strengthening eye protection and establishing a refractive file. At present, there are three main methods to control the growth of myopia, namely the use of orthokeratology lenses, low-concentration atropine and defocusing frame lenses or soft lenses, which method is appropriate, which needs to be examined in detail in the hospital and further evaluated.

Wearing glasses to increase power? Dr. Concord said that myopia in children should be taken seriously

What are the principles for myopia prevention and control?

Prevention and control of myopia requires mastering some basic principles. In daily life, enjoy plenty of sunlight and spend an average of more than 2 hours outdoors a day. Maintain sufficient lighting in the indoor environment, reduce the use of close eyes, especially the use of electronic products such as mobile phones and tablets, and control the use of electronic products for too long. Master the 20-20-20 principle with your eyes up close, that is, after 20 minutes of reading, look at a distance of 20 feet (about 6 meters) for more than 20 seconds. Finally, do not eat partially, eat less sweets, and ensure adequate sleep time.

Wearing glasses to increase power? Dr. Concord said that myopia in children should be taken seriously

Have you learned about myopia prevention and control?

Author: Yang Zhikun, assistant director of the ophthalmology department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital

Source: Peking Union Medical College Hospital

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