Winter is the season with a high incidence of vision impairment in children, and studies have shown that their myopia increases faster. In this article, I will share two key ways to protect your child's eyesight and help them have healthy eyes.

I don't want myopia to be an invisible killer that bothers me!

Hi guys! I'm Xiao Ming, 13 years old this year. I grew up in a technologically advanced city, and my family was relatively wealthy. Mom and Dad are both white-collar workers, very busy, and have little time to spend with me during the combined working hours. So, when I'm at home, the most common thing I do is play with electronics. I play games and watch anime every day, and I wear myopic glasses as soon as my eyes light up.

Just the other day, I went to the hospital to have my vision checked and the doctor told me that my prescription had gone up again, which made me very depressed. I didn't want to be a kid with thick glasses, and I didn't want my vision to continue to deteriorate. So I started looking for ways to protect my eyesight, and I finally found the following two helpful suggestions.

Method 1: Stay away from electronic devices and do more outdoor activities

According to scientific research, prolonged use of electronic devices can cause excessive elongation of the long axis of the eyeball, leading to the deepening of myopia. So, I decided to reduce my reliance on electronics and increase the amount of time I spent outdoors.

Every day when I come home from school, I take the initiative to go for a walk or play basketball in a nearby park, which not only allows my eyes to rest, but also to get enough sun and vitamin D, which is very important for eye health. At the same time, looking at the distant scenery can also effectively relieve visual fatigue, relax the eyeballs, and prevent the occurrence of myopia.

Method 2: Maintain good eye habits and take regular breaks

In addition to reducing the use of electronic devices, I also pay attention to cultivating good eye habits. When I am reading, doing homework, or playing with my phone, I will maintain a correct reading posture, keep a certain distance, and constantly adjust the focus of my eyes to avoid eye fatigue. Every once in a while, I would put down what I was doing and close my eyes for a few minutes to relax and rejuvenate.

In addition, I also put a special emphasis on the habit of using your eyes at night. Two hours before bedtime, I avoid electronic devices and keep a dark environment to give my eyes plenty of rest. At the same time, a regular sleep schedule is also very important for eye health, and I try to make sure I get enough sleep every night.

By sticking to the above two methods, I found that my vision condition has improved somewhat. The growth rate of prescription slowed down, and my myopia gradually became reversible. This made me very happy and satisfied, and it also strengthened my determination to protect my eyesight.

By sharing my story, I hope to remind every parent and child that winter is the season with a high incidence of vision loss in children, and we should always pay attention to and protect our eyes. Staying away from electronic devices, doing more outdoor activities, maintaining good eye habits, and taking regular breaks can help us stay away from myopia.

Mom and Dad may neglect our eye health in their busy work, but we can take the initiative to protect our eyes and become a child with healthy vision!

Proofread by Zhuang Wu