Patient's question:
The child was born not long ago, and their eyes always tear up, and they always like to cry. How can we prevent children from getting myopia?Doctor's answer:
Preventive measures for myopia in children include:(1) Parents should consciously create good lighting conditions for their children. Generally, the desk lamp should be about 1 meter away from the desk, using a 40-watt bulb. If it exceeds 1 meter, a 60-watt bulb should be used.
(2) When reading or writing, the eyes should be kept about 1 chi away from the desk, and the light should come from the left or left front to avoid shadows blocking the light.
(3) Study time should not be too long; a break should be taken after about an hour, and distant gazing or eye exercises should be done.
(4) Reading and writing postures should be upright, and it is not advisable to do so while lying in bed or in a moving vehicle.
(5) The time spent using computers, playing electronic game consoles, or watching TV should not be too long; a break should be taken after about an hour.
(6) Parents should frequently explain the dangers of myopia to their children, helping them understand how to prevent it and develop good eye habits.
(7) Regular vision checks should be conducted, and corrective measures should be taken promptly if myopia is detected.