Patient's question:
The child of my friend and colleague is either nearsighted or has had their pupils dilated. My child also loves playing mobile games, and I'm worried he might develop eye problems. I want to know how to take good care of his eyes?Doctor's answer:
In recent years, the incidence of myopia in children has been on the rise. For a long time, due to a lack of attention to eye hygiene, prolonged screen time, watching TV, and reading books have led to children's fatigue and triggered various diseases. Children's corneas are very fragile and require careful care.1. Teach children how to use their eyes correctly. Parents should teach children how to use their eyes correctly. This will play a significant role in protecting their eyes. When doing reading and writing tasks, maintain proper posture: sit upright, keep your head up, and don’t stare at the books; don’t read while lying down or reclining; don’t read while riding a horse or walking; and don’t read when the light is too bright or too dim.