How can I gradually correct myopia?
Disease description:
I am 16 years old and a female. Recently, I have noticed that my vision of the words on the blackboard has become increasingly blurry. After visiting the hospital, I learned that I have developed myopia (nearsightedness). I have heard that myopia can be gradually corrected through certain methods, but I don't know exactly how to do it. How can myopia be slowly corrected?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Correcting myopia requires improving eye usage habits, wearing appropriate glasses, or adopting other methods. Maintaining correct reading and writing posture and reasonably managing eye usage time are fundamental steps. Increasing outdoor activities appropriately can relax the eye muscles and reduce accumulated fatigue. Furthermore, reducing prolonged near-eye work and increasing outdoor activity time can also help delay the progression of myopia to some extent. Wearing glasses or contact lenses with suitable prescriptions enables light to be properly focused on the retina, thereby improving vision. At the same time, regular vision examinations and adjusting the correction plan according to actual conditions are essential.
Start with daily care by ensuring sufficient lighting in the reading environment and maintaining an appropriate distance from screens, avoiding prolonged staring at electronic devices. Choose suitable eye exercises based on personal interests, such as eye movement exercises or focus-shifting drills between near and distant objects, to enhance accommodation ability. If glasses are required, opt for professional optometric services at reputable institutions and follow medical advice regarding their use. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet enriched with nutrients like vitamin A helps maintain retinal health. Consistently following these measures over the long term can gradually improve vision and slow the progression of myopia.
