Give wings to your child not MYOPIA!

Did you ever hear about myopia? Myopia is a common eye disease that affects many children nowadays. In a recent study, the prevalence of myopia problems has been increasing every year, with some studies suggesting that up to 50% of the world’s population could be affected by 2050. Myopia not only affects a child’s ability to see clearly, but it also increases their risk of developing other eye diseases later in life, such as cataracts and glaucoma.

It is affecting many children in their studies, extra-curricular activities, and many more. Children may have problems seeing on whiteboards and light projectors in the classroom. If your kids are facing these challenges during their regular activities, visit Sharp Sight Eye Hospital in East Delhi, Preet Vihar and get your kid’s eyes examined today.

Fortunately, there are several strategies that parents and eye care professionals can use to help control myopia in children. These strategies range from lifestyle changes to special contact lenses and prescription medications.

What is progressive Myopia?
The eye power of your kid is increasing constantly. And, if myopia has been detected in your kid and it is increasing over time, then it is progressive myopia. Myopia develops during childhood till 17 years of age, as this is the age of growth for children and their vision.

Signs of Myopia can be:
1. Frequent headaches
2. Constantly rubbing eyes
3. Blurry vision when looking at the distant objects
4. Squinting to see distant objects clearly
5. Reducing performance in the school
6. Holding books, TV and phones closer to the face to see them more clearly.
7. Difficulty in reading sign boards and white boards from distance.

How to prevent Myopia?
1. Keep your kids away from digital devices: As per the studies, today’s children spend a lot of time on digital screens. Even youth can’t stay away from digital devices as they have so many work activities to do. So, it’s unrealistic to ask kids to stay away from screens but parents should limit kids screen time to maintain the balance.

2. Send kids to play outside: Kids spend lots of time indoors and in classrooms. Whenever get time from their tight schedule, parents should send them for outside activities. According to studies, kids must play outside, it can help control the progression of myopia. One possible reason could be that components of sunlight activates Vitamin D which plays a vital role in eye growth.

3. Myopia can be preventable if it is detected early by the ophthalmologist. Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals has introduced a lens (for specs) called the Myopia Progression Control Spectacle lens which can slow down the progression of myopia by 67%. If your kid is suffering from the above symptoms, then it is the right time to get you’re his/her vision checked by only an ophthalmologist. Visit Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals in East Delhi, Preet Vihar and get your kid’s vision checked by well experienced and skilled ophthalmologist.