Zhao Feng, Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Zhongshan, Guangzhou: An Effective Method for Treating Children's Myopia
In recent years, with the popularization of electronic products and the increase of learning pressure, children's myopia has become increasingly serious. Guangzhou Zhongshan Children's Ophthalmology Department is a hospital specializing in children's eye diseases. Dr. Zhao Feng is the chief physician of the hospital. He has accumulated rich experience in treating myopia. The effective methods for treating children's myopia will be described in detail from four aspects below.
1. Vision care
Vision care is one of the important measures to prevent children's myopia. First, limit the use time of electronic products. The radiation and fatigue caused by overuse of electronic products will aggravate myopia. Secondly, keep a good sitting posture and reading distance, and avoid using your eyes too close to the screen or books. In addition, scientifically and reasonably arrange extracurricular activities to let children participate in outdoor sports, which will help alleviate eye muscle fatigue and eye congestion.
Vision care also includes regular eye exercises. Eye exercises can effectively exercise the eye muscles, promote the blood circulation of the eyes, and improve the symptoms of eye fatigue. Parents can lead their children to do simple eye exercises, such as turning their eyes, closing their eyes and doing eye rubs. In addition, Dr. Zhao Feng also suggested that regular eye examinations be carried out to detect myopia as soon as possible and take appropriate treatment measures.
2. TCM treatment
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has its unique effect on children's myopia. TCM believes that myopia is mainly related to liver and kidney insufficiency, spleen and stomach dysfunction, etc. Dr. Zhao Feng used traditional Chinese medicine combined with acupuncture therapy for treatment. Chinese medicine can tonify the kidney, nourish the liver and kidney, regulate the spleen and stomach, and improve myopia. Acupuncture and moxibustion can stimulate eye points, promote eye blood circulation, and enhance eye muscle elasticity.
In addition, traditional Chinese medicine can also be used in the preparation of eye drops. The Chinese herbal eye drops developed by Dr. Zhao Feng can improve corneal wetness, reduce eye glare and alleviate eye fatigue through eye drops.
3. Optometry
Optic correction is a non operative method to treat children's myopia, mainly through wearing corrective glasses to correct vision problems. Dr. Zhao Feng pointed out that corrective glasses can provide the overall visual clarity for children with myopia, alleviate eye muscle fatigue, alleviate eye pain and congestion and other symptoms.
Optic correction also includes corneal shaping lens and night correction lens. Corneal shaping glasses are used to reshape the cornea by wearing special contact lenses at night, and normal vision can be achieved without wearing glasses during the day. The night correction lens is a special contact lens with similar principle, which can correct the shape of the cornea when sleeping, and does not need to wear glasses during the day.
4. Dietotherapy and nutrition supplement
Nutrients in diet play an important role in protecting children's eyesight. Dr. Zhao Feng suggested increasing the amount of β- The intake of carotene and vitamin C, among which carrots, tomatoes, lemons and other fruits and vegetables are good choices. These substances help maintain the normal function of the retina and slow down the speed of vision decline.
In addition, trace elements such as vitamin E and zinc also have a positive impact on eye health. A balanced diet and proper intake of nutrients can help children avoid myopia.
Summary
The treatment of children's myopia requires the comprehensive application of various methods. Vision care, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, optometry correction, food therapy and nutrition supplement are all effective means. The joint efforts of parents and doctors can help children prevent and treat myopia and improve their vision health. It is very important to choose a treatment suitable for your child, so it is necessary to consult a professional doctor, such as Dr. Zhao Feng from Zhongshan Children's Ophthalmology Department in Guangzhou, to obtain a personalized treatment plan.
