How to Prevent Myopia
Disease description:
My daughter’s vision has slightly deteriorated, and she is now wearing glasses. How can myopia be prevented?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen You
Methods to prevent myopia include using the eyes appropriately—maintaining an appropriate viewing distance and avoiding excessively close work. Avoid overusing the eyes to prevent eye fatigue. Reading or using mobile phones is prohibited under strong or dim lighting, while traveling in a moving vehicle, or when lying down to sleep. Myopia is primarily caused by genetic factors and improper visual habits. Therefore, timely optical correction (e.g., wearing properly prescribed glasses) should be prepared. Untimely treatment may lead to progressive worsening of refractive error, potentially resulting in amblyopia or strabismus.
