How to reduce myopia
Myopia (also known as myopia) is a common visual problem, and many people around the world are troubled by it. However, myopia is not inevitable. We can take some measures to reduce the occurrence of myopia. The following are some suggestions made by Yan Hong, Director of Guangzhou Zhongshan Eye Hospital.
Keep good eye habits
Good eye habits are the key to protecting eyesight. First of all, keep the correct eye distance and angle, keep a proper distance from the screen or book, and avoid excessive approach or distance. Secondly, keep a good sitting posture and reading posture, and avoid reading with your head bent or feet raised for a long time. Also pay attention to blink, close your eyes and blink every once in a while to relieve eye fatigue.
In addition, paying more attention to distant objects is also an important measure to maintain eye health. Spending some time outdoors and watching the distant scenery can help your eyes relax and reduce the pressure on your eyes. For people who use eyes in close proximity for a long time, such as students and office workers, eye rest should be taken regularly, and a short eye rest should be taken every 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Finally, we need to be alert to the excessive use of electronic equipment. Staring at electronic screens for a long time, such as mobile phones, computers or tablet computers, can easily lead to eye fatigue and myopia. Therefore, when using these devices, you should control the use time and pay attention to proper eye rest.
Adjust eating habits
Diet is also very important for eye health. Scientific research has found that some specific nutrients are beneficial to vision protection. For example, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein and zeaxanthin can help keep the retina healthy. It is recommended to eat more foods rich in these nutrients, such as carrots, green leafy vegetables, fruits and nuts.
In addition, adequate protein intake is also essential for eye health. Protein can provide nutrients needed to maintain the structure and function of eye tissue. The intake of protein can be ensured by taking proper amount of fish, poultry, beans, dairy products and other foods.
Avoid using eyes at close distance for a long time
Long term close eye use is one of the main causes of myopia. For people who need to use their eyes closely for a long time, such as students, office workers, etc., corresponding measures need to be taken to reduce risks.
First of all, we should reasonably arrange the time for eye use, and take a short eye rest every 45 minutes to 1 hour. During the rest period, you can overlook, close your eyes or take appropriate eye relaxation exercises. Secondly, the time of using eyes in weak light environment should be reduced to maintain moderate indoor lighting and sufficient sunlight outdoors. In addition, avoid using too bright or too dark background lights to reduce eye irritation.
Regular eye examination
Regular eye examination is an important means to prevent myopia and detect problems as early as possible. Regular inspection can help us find any eye problems early and take corresponding treatment measures. Especially for people with family history of myopia, it is recommended to have an eye examination at least once a year.
Yan Hong, director of Guangzhou Zhongshan Eye Hospital, stressed that it is very important to find myopia as soon as possible. During the examination, the doctor can evaluate the vision, measure the diopter and provide personalized treatment suggestions. If myopia has occurred, doctors can recommend appropriate correction methods according to the patient's situation, such as wearing myopia glasses or contact lenses.
To sum up, to reduce myopia, we need to maintain good eye habits in our daily life, adjust our eating habits, avoid long-term close eye use, and conduct regular eye examinations. The comprehensive application of these measures can effectively reduce the risk of myopia and protect vision health.
