Focus on eye health
Keep away from myopia
Myopia prevention and control parent class
On May 11, the "Myopia Prevention and Control Parent Class" sponsored by the Education and Sports Bureau of Mengzi City, Honghe Prefecture and co-organized by Honghe Aier Eye Hospital was held in the Affiliated School of Honghe University in Mengzi City.
In recent years, the problem of myopia among students has become increasingly serious and has become the focus of attention of the whole society. The myopia rate of adolescents in mainland China is increasing year by year, and the situation is not optimistic. Myopia not only affects a child's learning and quality of life, but can also cause a series of eye complications that pose a potential threat to a child's health. In this class, Mr. Chen Hao, an ophthalmologist, was specially invited to analyze the causes of myopia for parents.
Chen Hao
Member of the parent group of the first myopia prevention and control propaganda group of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Education
Outstanding volunteer of Yunnan Red Cross Eye Care Project
Director of the implementation project of the Yunnan Red Cross Eye Care Project
Executive Director of the Yunnan Provincial Welfare Foundation for the Disabled
Outstanding Young Pioneers off-campus counselor in Wuhua District, Kunming City
Mr. Chen explained in detail: "With the continuous development of human science and technology, the evolution speed of human beings cannot keep up with the speed of social development of the times, and the decline of children's eyesight today is inextricably linked with the development of the times, which not only affects children's eye health, but also has great problems in the choice of children's future career planning." Therefore, children should maintain good eye habits, such as taking regular breaks, doing eye exercises, adjusting the distance and angle of eye use, etc. In particular, it is necessary to increase the appropriate time for outdoor activities, so that children's eyes can be fully relaxed and exercised. Parents should also pay attention to their children's nutritional intake to ensure that their children are getting enough nutrients such as vitamins A, C, and E that are beneficial to eye health. In addition, parents can take their children for regular check-ups every six months to keep abreast of their children's visual development, so as to take targeted prevention and control measures. ”
The lecture also emphasized the importance of home-school co-education. Parents should pay close attention to their children's eyes, find problems in time and take measures. At the same time, the school will also strengthen the popularization of myopia prevention and control knowledge, and improve children's awareness of myopia prevention and control through classroom education, campus publicity and other ways. Parents and schools work together to protect children's vision health.
"Teacher Chen, if there is a problem of astigmatism, can it be cured?" "Teacher Chen, my child developed amblyopia when he was nine years old and has not been treated, and now he is thirteen years old, can he still recover through treatment?" "My child especially likes to lie on the sofa and watch TV, will it cause strabismus or myopia after a long time?" …… In the expert interaction session, Mr. Chen Hao had a one-on-one in-depth communication with the scene to answer questions for parents.
The eyes are the window of the soul, but also an important way for children to perceive the world, let us take care of this window to see the world, so that clarity and blur, color and light, lasting. Through this popular science class, parents on the scene have said that they have not only increased their understanding of eye health, but also learned how to better protect their children's eyesight, and will pay more attention to their children's eye habits in the future, and jointly create a healthy and happy growth environment for them, and escort the healthy growth of children!
Eye care tips
What are the phenomena that should be alerted to the occurrence of myopia?
What should I pay attention to in high myopia? What are the hazards?
Affects appearance
axial elongation, proptosis;
Thick and heavy lenses for eyeglasses;
destruction of the structure of the eyeball;
The axial eye is lengthened and the bulb wall becomes thinner.
Distortion of the eyeball
The incidence of eye diseases such as cataract and glaucoma increased significantly;
The probability of pathological changes in the fundus is significantly increased, such as retinal tears, hemorrhage, etc.
Selection principle
Optical Correction:
eyeglasses;
soft contact lenses;
Highly oxygen-permeable rigid contact lenses;
Surgical correction:
myopia refractive surgery;
intraocular lens surgery;
For some pathological myopia, posterior scleral reinforcement may be considered;
Routine annual eye exams to detect and manage complications in a timely manner.
How to prevent myopia?
Early Screening Establish a vision profile
Screening for birth eye disease;
The first eye examination began at the age of 3;
regular check-ups during childhood and adolescence;
The earlier myopia occurs, the worse the myopia control effect! The more likely it is to develop high myopia!
Improve the eye environment
Provide a good visual environment;
Ensure balanced nutrition;
Sleep security;
Increase outdoor activity and exercise.
Change your eye habits
control the time spent using your eyes in close proximity;
integrated use of electronic products;
Maintain proper posture;
Use your eyes to be able to pose!