It is essential to to take care of his eyes, at any age. Indeed, from childhood, preventative measures can be taken to limit the prevalence of this disorder and its evolution towards more severe alterations at the level of the retina, the optic nerve or the lens.
Even if we cannot act on the genetic predispositions myopia, it is possible to reduce its risks to become myopic by limiting the impact of certain risk factors myopia, this vision disorder that affects a third of adults in Europe and North America according to the WHO.
Did you know ? According to several estimates, half of the world’s population will be affected by myopia by 2050 (Source: WHO)
Stay at a safe distance
Firstly, it is strongly recommended toavoid standing too close to your screens or documents. Leave at least a distance of 30 centimeters between your eyes and the object of reading or viewing. Do not hesitate to also make regular breakslook as far as possible and carry out exercises visuals to relax your eye muscles and relax your eyes.
Good lighting so as not to tire your eyes
Secondly, make sure you always have a natural lighting in the room in which you live or work. Your eyes will be less tired and your vision will be even better.
Benefit from sunlight
During the day, focus on activities outdoorsto benefit as much as possible from protective role of the natural light. To prevent myopia, it is suggested to spend 2 hours per day outdoors, while taking care to protect yourself from harmful rays of the sun.
Detect myopia from an early age
You have the impression of encounter difficulties to see from afar? Do you have to squint to see better? Do not hesitate to make an appointment with a ophthalmologistwhich will carry out a quality control of vision.
It may also be wise to take your children for a consultation before arriving at elementary school, because they may encounter difficulties in reading, writing and therefore in learning.
Make an appropriate correction
According to the balance sheet of the healthcare professional, it is imperative to to correct myopia while wearing one pair of glasses
or some contact lenses. By taking action early enough, you can avoid aggravation myopia over time. A surgical intervention may also be offered depending on the situation and medical history.
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