Myopia - Cont

Holla!

It's been a while

First of all, I apologize for the sudden and unexpected silence.

An unfortunate circumstance happened that really got to me(no one died)

But I'm back…stronger and better.

So...without further delays, we'll continue where we stopped.

But before we do that, let's do a brief recap on the last topic:

Myopia is an eye condition that makes close objects appear clear, while distant objects appear blurry.

𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒌 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒚𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒂 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆:
Genetics
Prolonged screen time
Reading up close for a long time
Lack of indoor activities.

Now, back to the business of the day.

𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚
Some of the symptoms(in adults) include:

1. Blurry vision at a distance
2. Frequent headaches, eye fatigue, or discomfort when trying to focus on distant objects.
3. Having to squint or narrow eyes to see distant objects more clearly.
4. Difficulty driving or playing sports
5. Difficulty seeing in bright light.
6. Difficulty reading signs or menus
7. Difficulty seeing at night or under dim light

𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧

1. Sitting close to the TV
2. Difficulty seeing the board
3. Avoiding activities
4. Complaining of headaches

If you or your child notice any of these symptoms, consult an eye care professional ASAP

If you're yet to observe any of the symptoms above, Thank God!

You can actually avoid myopia through the following:

1. Spend time outdoors
2. Exercise regularly(could be walking, jogging, cycling etc)
3. Maintain a healthy diet
4. Get enough sleep
5. Take breaks when engaging in close range activities such reading and puzzles
6. Reduce screen time

Also, you should develop eyecare habits such as:

1. Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away from screens and focus on something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
2. Adjust screen settings by ensuring proper screen brightness and distance.
3. Blink regularly when working on computers or reading.
4. regular eye checkups: this will help monitor your eye health and detect potential issues early.

P.S: while these measures can help prevent or slow myopia progression, they may not completely eliminate the risk.

Hence the need for regular eye checkups.

That's it for tonight

On Wednesday, we'll discuss Hyperopia(far sightedness).

Feel free to drop your questions in the comments.