Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department: Will glasses be short-sighted for a long time?

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Will wearing glasses be short-sighted for a long time?

Glasses are a common tool for correcting vision, but some people worry that wearing glasses for a long time will lead to the occurrence and aggravation of myopia. So, will wearing glasses for a long time really cause myopia? Next, we will answer this question from several aspects.

Function and principle of glasses

First, we need to understand the function and principle of glasses. Glasses can correct refractive errors, that is, adjust the refraction of light in the eyes, so that light can be accurately focused on the retina, thus improving vision. Wearing glasses can significantly improve vision, but it can not fundamentally treat myopia or other vision problems.

The degree of glasses depends on the individual's diopter, so wearing glasses is only to be able to see distant or near objects. For myopia, people can see distant objects clearly after wearing glasses, but vision is still adjusted by glasses, not by the eyes themselves.

The relationship between long-term glasses wearing and myopia

Some studies have shown that the length of the eye axis of myopic patients will increase after they wear glasses for a long time, which will lead to the deepening of the degree. The increase of axial length is an important sign of the development of myopia, and also one of the main reasons for the increase of myopia degree.

However, not all people who wear glasses for a long time will cause the occurrence and aggravation of myopia. The change of myopia degree is related to many factors, such as heredity, environment, time of using electronic products, etc. Therefore, wearing glasses itself is not the only factor that aggravates myopia, and the influence of other factors cannot be ignored.

Correct vision protection methods

Although wearing glasses cannot cure myopia, we can take some correct vision protection methods to prevent the occurrence and aggravation of myopia.

First, keep good eye habits. Long time eye use will lead to eye fatigue, so you should take a proper rest and pay attention to the time away from electronic equipment.

Secondly, carry out outdoor activities. Research shows that outdoor activities can effectively prevent the occurrence and development of myopia, because outdoor light is bright and visual distance is wide, which can stimulate the development and regulation of the visual system.

In addition, it is also important to have regular eye examinations. Through the comprehensive examination and assessment of the eyes by ophthalmologists, the changes of myopia can be obtained in time to effectively prevent and slow down the development of myopia.

Summary

In general, wearing glasses for a long time is not a direct cause of myopia, but wearing glasses for a long time may increase the length of the eye axis, which will lead to the deepening of myopia. Therefore, it is necessary to wear glasses correctly, maintain good eye habits, and take appropriate vision protection methods to prevent the occurrence and development of myopia.

Finally, if you have myopia or other vision problems, we recommend that you go to Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Department for ophthalmic examination and treatment. Guangzhou Zhongshan Ophthalmology Hospital is a professional ophthalmic hospital with excellent medical team and advanced equipment, which can provide you with high-quality ophthalmic services.