Zhao Feng, Zhongshan Children's Ophthalmology Department: What should we do if children's eyesight drops?
In modern society, the decline of children's eyesight has become a common problem, which has brought great trouble to children's study and life. As a doctor Zhao Feng from Zhongshan Children's Ophthalmology Department in Guangzhou, I have summarized some methods and suggestions to solve the problem of vision decline in children from years of clinical experience.
1. Guide children to use their eyes correctly
With the rapid development of modern science and technology, children's excessive dependence on electronic products has become one of the main reasons for myopia. In order to solve this problem, children should first be guided to use their eyes correctly. Parents should limit the time their children use electronic products and remind them to maintain good posture, correct distance and moderate light. In addition, children should have eye rest and relaxation at regular intervals, such as eye exercises.
Secondly, understanding the correct posture of children's eyes is also the key to solving the problem. When reading, children should keep their eyes level, about 30cm away from the book, and the angle between the eyes and the book is moderate. When children play with electronic products, they should try to reduce reflection and keep the distance between the screen and the eyes at about 50 cm.
In addition, in order to protect children's eyesight, we also advocate that children often participate in outdoor activities and more exposure to natural light. This can effectively alleviate eye fatigue and promote visual development.
2. Conduct regular visual inspection
Vision examination is very important for early detection and solution of children's vision decline. It is recommended to have a visual examination at least once a year to maintain timely monitoring and intervention.
In the vision examination, the ophthalmologist will make a comprehensive assessment of the children's vision and formulate corresponding treatment plans according to the examination results. Some children may need to wear glasses or contact lenses, and some children may need vision training. Therefore, early vision inspection can help children recover to normal vision levels as soon as possible.
3. Develop a good habit of using eyes
The decline of children's eyesight is often related to poor eye habits. In order to improve this situation, we recommend that children develop a good habit of using their eyes.
First of all, children should keep an appropriate eye distance, and keep away from electronic products. Secondly, avoid excessive use of electronic products and take regular eye rest and relaxation. In addition, keep a good reading posture, and do not read with your head down or under insufficient light.
In addition to cultivating good eye habits, good living habits are also an important aspect of protecting children's eyesight. Children should have enough sleep time, eat a balanced diet, and eat more food that is good for eyesight, such as carrots, spinach, etc.
4. Correct children's vision with professional doctors
For some children with severe vision loss, it is necessary to seek professional doctors for vision correction treatment.
When children need to wear glasses, they must go to a regular eye hospital for help from a doctor. The doctor will provide suitable lenses for children according to their specific conditions, and carry out relevant vision correction treatment.
In some special cases, children may need surgery. If the doctor thinks the operation is necessary, parents should fully understand the risks and effects of the relevant operation, and make decisions under the guidance of the doctor.
Summary
The decline of children's vision is an increasingly serious problem, but we can solve this problem by guiding children to use their eyes correctly, conducting regular visual inspection, cultivating good eye habits, and correcting children's vision with professional doctors.
Through the joint efforts of families, schools and doctors, we believe that the problem of children's eyesight decline can be effectively controlled and treated, and children will be able to have healthy eyesight and better study and live.
